Best Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

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EASY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Consider this your ultimate grilled chicken recipe! With a handful of ingredients, 35 minutes and a little help from your grill (or grill pan), you'll achieve a tender, juicy chicken breast that the whole family will enjoy. It may sound simple, fresh thyme leaves, fragrant lemon zest, a pinch of garlic salt and pepper, and guess what?-it is! So when grilling season comes creeping in, look to this recipe to guide you to an easy, flavor-packed weeknight dinner you'll want to make again and again.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix thyme, lemon, garlic salt and pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with oil, then rub with thyme mixture.
  • Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 17 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F in center). Garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

EXTREMELY EASY MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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I've been experimenting with lots of grilled chicken recipes and found this one from a Rachel Ray collection to be a winner. It's fast, easy and tasty. (tip: do not add zest if you do not want it too lemony)

Provided by amie13

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first five ingredients.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Marinate for five minutes.
  • Grill. (the usual 6-7 minutes per side).
  • Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 77.4, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 27.5

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is a delicious dish that's so easy to prepare but elegant enough for company. Kids love it served as is, add a peanut dipping sauce for adults. Yum. Prep time includes time to marinate.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh, not bottled)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 -8 boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Add chicken breasts, turning to coat.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours, or up to 8 hours.
  • Grill on medium heat until just cooked through, no pink showing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 139.2, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 45.6

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