Published 7/19/2023 The key to grilled chicken recipes is the internal temperature. Make sure to grill until it reaches around 160ºF. Grilled chicken is a summer staple in our house. Heck, even in the dead of winter when it’s snowing, we’re making grilled chicken breast (I have photo and video to prove it)! My go-to recipe involves chicken breasts, a few seasonings, and grilling chicken over direct heat at around 400ºF until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF. We’ve got lots of grilled chicken recipes on Fit Foodie, so if you’re looking for a different cut try our other popular variations: grilled chicken legs, grilled chicken thighs, beer can chicken, or grilled spatchcock chicken.
What You Need for Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast: we recommend boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe. If possible, buy chicken breasts that are similar in thickness so that they have similar cook times. Seasonings or marinade: this recipe keeps things very simple with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, however I love using a few teaspoons of our chicken seasoning or chicken dry rub. In addition, you use one of our chicken marinades or our epic grilled chicken marinade, for flavor too. Meat tenderizer + cutting board: while this isn’t always necessary to perfect grilled chicken, we recommend pounding out your chicken so it’s equal in size.
Top Tips for Grilling Chicken Breast
Remove moisture before cooking Grill at 400ºF for around 15-20 minutes Cook until chicken reaches 160ºF Let rest for 10 minutes after grilling
Storage
Our biggest tip when storing grilled chicken breast is to let it cool completely before refrigerating, so that moisture doesn’t condense. Thermoworks Thermapen So, let it cool, transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
What to do with Leftovers
There are so many amazing recipes you can make with leftover chicken! Try a chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, a buffalo chicken wrap!
Serving Suggestions
Looking for meal inspiration to pair with your grilled chicken recipe? Check out some of our favorite grilled sides that you can pair with your chicken breasts: Grilled Asparagus in Foil, Baked Potatoes in Foil, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Carrots, and Foil-Pack Grilled Red Potatoes.
More Grilled Chicken Recipes
We have so many amazing grilled chicken recipes on Fit Foodie Finds and we thought we’d highlight the most popular below. Enjoy!
How to Grill Your Favorite Meat
Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled Salmon Grilled Pork Chops Grilled Chicken Thighs Grilled Flank Steak Grilled Whole Chicken Grilled Pork Tenderloin Grilled Chicken Legs Grilled Shrimp Grilled Scallops Grilled Ribs
Grilled Chicken Salad
There’s nothing better than a crunchy, topping-packed grilled chicken salad on a hot summer night.
Grilled Chicken Legs
Ever wonder how to grill chicken legs? Look no further because these are the BEST grilled chicken legs in all the land. We’ll teach you how to make the most amazing chicken dry rub and give you a step by step tutorial for the best grilled chicken legs recipe ever.
Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs
These are the best grilled chicken thighs because the skin gets nice and crispy on the outside while the inside is tender and juicy.
More Grilled Chicken Recipes
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