Description
This Easy Grilled Chicken recipe is your go-to choice for juicy and flavorful poultry, perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals. With a simple brine that locks in moisture and high-heat grilling that creates beautiful char marks, this dish promises to impress with minimal effort. Serve it alongside fresh salads or use it in sandwiches for versatile meal options that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or 8 thighs)
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by dissolving salt and brown sugar in warm water with smashed garlic.
- Submerge chicken in the brine for at least 30 minutes; pat dry afterward.
- Rub olive oil on the chicken and coat with seasoning mix.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken undisturbed for about 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest under foil for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boneless chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 140mg