Easy Grilled Chicken
Enjoy juicy and flavorful Easy Grilled Chicken that’s perfect for any summer dinner! Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or 8 thighs)
- 4 cups warm water (for brine)
- 1/4 cup kosher salt (for brine)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for brine)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed (for brine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (seasoning)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (seasoning)
- 1 tsp paprika (adds color)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (herbal note)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by dissolving kosher salt and brown sugar in warm water. Add smashed garlic cloves and let infuse.
- Submerge chicken in the brine for 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
- After brining, pat chicken dry with paper towels and rub with olive oil and seasoning mix.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill chicken for about 7 minutes without moving it to achieve grill marks.
- Flip using tongs and grill for another 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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