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    Grilled Chicken Breast

    Published: Jun 27, 2022 · Modified: Sep 12, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    It's the perfect summer dish. This Grilled Chicken Breast is so juicy and flavorful. This easy grilled chicken is seasoned with paprika, parsley, onion, garlic, then salt and pepper. 

    Grilled Chicken Breast sliced on a wooden cutting board.

    Easy Grilled Chicken:

    We love making grilled chicken during the summer. This Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is so easy to make. Nothing else beats this quick and healthy meal.

    We love serving this recipe with a big salad or grilled veggies. I'll add more of my favorite sides for this dish below. 

    How to make Grilled Chicken Breast:

    Grilled chicken breasts are a great dinner. We grill out all the time, and grilled chicken is so tasty. Start by oiling and seasoning the chicken. Preheat your grill for about 5 to 10 minutes.

    Yes, I preheat the grill just to make sure it burns off any leftovers from past grills. Grill your chicken and then serve right off the grill.

    Ingredients:

    • Chicken Breasts - boneless and skinless
    • Oil
    • Paprika
    • Parsley Flakes
    • Onion Powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Salt and Pepper

    ingredients for grilled chicken breast.

    Directions:

    Step one: Heat grill to medium/high heat. Once heated lower temperature to a low or medium-low to cook.

    Step two: Add chicken into a large freezer bag.

    Step three: Place oil in a mixing bowl. Whisk in all remaining ingredients. Pour this over your chicken. Marinate overnight for best results or cook immediately.

    chicken breast on the grill.

    Step four: Place chicken on the grill and cook for 20 minutes before flipping. Flip your chicken and allow 10 minutes then flip again repeating until your chicken is cooked through.

    Why Preheat the grill:

    Preheating your grill is the same as preheating an oven. This will help overall cooking time and even cooking.

    grilled chicken breast on white plate.

    Temperature to grill chicken breast:

    Preheat at high and then reduce to medium/low for cooking. Cooking low means a juicy chicken breast.

    This could take an hour or longer for large breast or 30 minutes for a small chicken breast. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is at a safe temperature before serving.

    grilled chicken breast sliced on wooden cutting board.

    Can I use frozen chicken breast?

    For this recipe, I would suggest using fresh or thawed chicken. Using frozen can change your cooking time and cause uneven cooking through your chicken.

    What sides go well with Grilled Chicken Breasts:

    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes - These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are perfectly cooked with a crispy outside and soft tender inside, this will be your new favorite way to make sweet potatoes.

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes - Ready to try my favorite side dish made in your slow cooker! These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are super easy to make and taste great, plus no boiling beforehand.

    Cream Corn - This Cream Corn is a classic side dish recipe. Just like my grandma would make, it's perfectly creamy and tastes amazing.

    closeup of sliced chicken breast on wooden board.

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    Grilled Chicken Breast

    Grilled Chicken Breast

    Jennie Duncan
    It's the perfect summer dish. This Grilled Chicken Breast is so juicy and flavorful. This easy grilled chicken is seasoned with paprika, parsley, onion, garlic, then salt and pepper. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 354 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
    • 3 tablespoons oil
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon peppers

    Instructions
     

    • Heat grill to medium/high heat. Once heated lower temperature to a low or medium-low to cook.
    • Add chicken into a large freezer bag. 
    • Place oil in a mixing bowl. Whisk in all remaining ingredients. Pour this over your chicken. Marinate overnight for best results or cook immediately.
    • Place chicken on the grill and cook for 20 minutes before flipping. Flip your chicken and allow 10 minutes then flip again repeating until your chicken is cooked through. 

    Notes

    Why Preheat the grill:

    Preheating your grill is the same as preheating an oven. This will help overall cooking time and even cooking.

    Temperature to grill chicken breast:

    Preheat at high and then reduce to medium/low for cooking. Cooking low means a juicy chicken breast.
    This could take an hour or longer for large breast or 30 minutes for a small chicken breast. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is at a safe temperature before serving.

    Can I use frozen chicken breast?

    For this recipe, I would suggest using fresh or thawed chicken. Using frozen can change your cooking time and cause uneven cooking through your chicken.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1breastCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 848mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 2.7mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.9mg
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