Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

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Preheat grill to about 400 degrees. Place chicken breasts on grill. Cook the breasts about 3 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Please use a thermometer and do not over cook chicken.

How to Make The Best Juicy Grilled Chicken

Easy Grilled Chicken With Citrus Marinade 🔗

This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to dinner. This grilled chicken breast is never dry, thanks to a marinade that’s sourced from the pantry.

Total: 30 minutes, plus marinating

Ingredients:

  • 2 large shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.)

Instruction:

  1. Whisk 2 large shallots, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. sugar, and ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl to combine. Set ⅓ cup marinade aside.
  2. Arrange 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.) in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover dish and chill, turning chicken halfway through, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  3. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into dish; discard marinade in dish. Grill chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through and blackened grill marks appear, 10–14 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  4. Serve chicken with reserved marinade spooned over.

FAQ

How do you keep chicken breast moist on the grill?

For the chicken breasts to absorb enough moisture to better withstand the heat of the grill without drying out, all it takes is 30 minutes in a simple brine solution of 1/4 cup kosher salt dissolved in 4 cups water.

What is the secret to juicy chicken breast?

The first step is to brine your chicken for 20 to 30 minutes in a solution of water and a few tablespoons of salt. This will enhance the natural flavor and moisture of the chicken breasts and leave you with a super tender piece of meat.

What is the best way to grill a chicken breast?

To grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat, lightly oil the grates, then place the chicken skin-side down and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until grill marks start to appear, before turning it over and cooking for an additional 6–8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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