Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe

Step 1

Prepare grill for two-zone method of grilling using lump charcoal (briquettes are fine too). Before adding chicken to grill grate be sure the grates have warmed up for at least 5 minutes with cover of grill on. Target between 450 – 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

When grill is at target temperature and the grate is hot, place the chicken over direct heat. Grill for 4 minutes (covered), or until the chicken breast has a nice sear or has "blackened".

Step 3

Flip the chicken and grill direct for another 4 minutes (covered), or until you see a dark crust form on the other side.

Step 4

Move chicken to indirect heat and continue grilling (covered), until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 -165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken breast and let rest for 10 minutes to allow carry over cooking to occur and bring the internal temperature of the chicken to reach 165 degrees.