best grilled chicken

Use our chicken breast guide to learn how to grill it perfectly while keeping it juicy! We answer all your questions, including how long to keep it on the grill, how to marinade it with balsamic, brown sugar, and dried thyme and what you should serve it with.

Best Grilled Chicken Breast

c. balsamic vinegar

olive oil

brown sugar

garlic,

thyme

rosemary

chicken breasts

Kosher salt

black pepper

parsley,

I’m 17 and I just made for myself and I’m in awe. I paired it with a homemade aioli on toasted Italian 5 grain bread. Best thing i’ve ever made.

Can this recipe be used on chicken drumsticks?

This was excellent! Very happy to have come across this recipe! I made rice and added some canned carrots, then used some of the reserved marinade to flavor the rice. Will be making this again!

Easy and delicious! I didn't have any brown sugar, so substituted 2 tablespoons of organic honey. Also didn't have dried rosemary, so used a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary from the garden. I'll be making this again on a regular basis.

This was the best barbecued chicken ever!  My family loved it and any leftovers are perfect in a salad.  I did slightly pound the chicken, so it was super tender but only cooked it for about 4 minutes a side.

Tried this recipe for the first time, and I am hooked !  My sons usually grill for us, but I was on my own and looking for something quick and easy.  It was both, and tasted delicious !  Chicken was juicy and tender, and came out perfectly !  Will definitely be making this again !!

Fantastic! I added smoked mozzarella about 4 minutes before I took it off the grill. Then topped with tomato and avocado, and paired with roasted yellow squash. Will 100% make again, thanks Delish!

Easy to make. But wasn’t a fan. They weren’t that delicious I thought. Maybe just me.

Ahhhhhhmazing!!  I used Splenda Brown Sugar - 1 Tablespoon only - and fresh rosemary as my plant is going crazy.  By far the best marinade I have ever used on chicken. Will be what I do from now on! Super easy and delish!!  Thanks!!

Grilling newbie here! This is the first recipe I've made on the grill and it was delicious!

This was probably the best grilled chicken I've ever made! Just perfect, we couldn't stop eating it. I did make one change based on past experience - I grilled it on indirect heat for about 30 minutes, then put it in the fire for a few minutes per side. Extreme juiciness and flavor! I also didn't reserve liquid - not enough would be left for a good marinating, and basting isn't really necessary on indirect heat. For people worried about them cooking at different speeds...always use a meat thermometer!

These chicken breast are easy and delicious. I added some hot pepper flakes to give then a little kick. I grilled them 15 minutes a side, on a gas grill, with indirect heat and they turned out perfect. 5 stars for great taste and simplicity!

So good!!! I’ve been looking for ways to change up our chicken while in quarantine (it seems like we eat the same thing every day) and this did the trick! I couldn’t believe how flavorful it was. Definitely saving to make again!

So delicious....really brings chicken to life.  Will definitely keep this recipe...thank you!

our chicken came out SO juicy, and very flavourful. Bookmarking this recipe for next time :)

Too much rosemary and thyme for my taste.

Surprisingly easy and delicious! 
I had some chicken breasts that I needed to cook, and found this recipe... I love Balsamic vinegar so I knew I was going to like the recipe... but I didn’t just like it, I LOVED it... the marinade is delicious and the chicken was so tender. Can’t wait to make this again! 👌🏼🤤😍

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This Is The Ultimate Way To Grill Chicken

An easy grilled chicken recipe that only takes 20 minutes! Full of flavor from an epic spice rub, it's the BEST grilled chicken you'll ever make.

Juicy Grilled Chicken Recipe With Homemade Spice Rub

garlic powder

cumin

coriander

smoked paprika

sea salt

ground black pepper

Juicy Grilled Chicken Recipe with Homemade Spice Rub

Prepare grill

Make chicken spice rub

In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until combined.

Make chicken spice rub: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until combined.

The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe with Spice Rub

Prep chicken

Rub mixture over both sides of the chicken.

Prep chicken: Rub mixture over both sides of the chicken.

Grill

Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes depending on thickness. You just want to make sure there is no pink in the middle.

Grill: Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes depending on thickness. You just want to make sure there is no pink in the middle.

Rest &amp; Serve

Let your chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve!

Woooow.....Homemade!!! It’s the only thing that taste good! And so easy to do…

I think I will look for these and try your recipe this weekend. Thank you for sharing!

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This chicken was really good. I doubled it and had very little leftovers. The marinade was very good and left a nice glaze on the chicken. This one’s a keeper!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!! Perfect chicken to add to salads, pasta or as a meal. I make it at least once a week.

Great flavor! This is a keeper. Thank you!!

Just WOW. absolutely delicious not too spicy and not too dull. Just the right amount of flavor. Made a bunch for a Memorial Day party and EVERYONE raved about my chicken! Super impressed.

Amazingly good flavor for such a simple recipe!  The grilling instructions were spot-on and created juicy, tender chicken. Yum!

This was delicious.  I added a half teaspoon of Desert Heat from Buffalo Wild Wings for a smidge of heat.  We really enjoyed it.

GIRRRRRRL! These were so amazing. You’re amazing for putting this all together. Thanks A lot.

Not too hot, not too spicy, grandkids and all enjoyed, also quick and easy!

This looks delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to make chicken more flavorful. This seems perfect.

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The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe you’ll ever have! Full of flavor from an easy spice rub, moist, and done in less than 20 minutes!

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Looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe? This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken from Delish.com is the best!

Bruschetta Grilled Chicken

oregano

boneless skinless antibiotic free chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness

slicing tomatoes, chopped

tbsp. basil

mozzarella

Parmesan,

Excellent! I had to improvise though because I didn’t have any mozzarella cheese. I used Provel cheese. Also I added a little white wine in the marinade.

Subbed in balsamic vinegar rather than lemon juice and it was absolutely delicious!  I also added some chopped fresh jalapeño to spice it up. Served with steamed asparagus and it was perfect! Will definitely make again.

Delicious!! I didn’t change a thing. I served it with a side salad and fettuccini with Parmesan.  This will be one of my favorite summer chicken dishes.

This was wonderful and perfect for a hot summer evening! I marinated the chicken exactly as the recipe states and that by itself would be great. Wanting the "bruchetta" experience, as the chicken was grilling on the second side I added pesto, then sprinkled moz. on top of that and then spooned pre-made bruschetta sauce on top of that. DELISH! The bruschetta sauce already had olive oil, garlic, and basil in it so it added even MORE flavor!  Wonderful dish!

Cooked this on the grill and turned out amazing! Even my picky eaters were impressed.

Holy cow this was good! Best chicken I've ever made thanks to this recipe!

This is an amazing recipe. I wouldn’t change a thing! My daughter and I are doing a low-carb diet. SO good

I made it on the stovetop with pasta and marinara sauce...it was one of the best chicken dinners I’ve ever had! My mom and I completely loved it and we’re definitely having it again

Just made it for dinner and it was excellent!  A great recipe to start our healthy diet.

done on the bbq. Added prosciutto and used jalapeño Monterey cheese. 👍

Food side dish is roasted potatoes with fresh garlic and dill seasoning.  And some asparagus to compliment the dish. Magnifico

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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken Is The Summer Dinner That Won't Weigh You Down

Take it easy with simple Grilled Chicken Thighs from Delish.com.

Honey Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs

bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

butter

tbsp. balsamic vinegar

honey

oil,

chives,

Lemon wedges,

The sauce is the best thing about this recipe.  Would taste better as a pour over in the end.  The honey made the chicken burn very quickly.  There was no salvaging the skin, which is the best part. Next time I'll grill this for 10 minutes to get a nice skin and grill taste, then transfer to the over to finish it off, put the glaze on in the end.

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas from Delish.com are perfect for lunch or dinner.

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Vegetable oil,

white onion,

red bell peppers,

pepper

chili powder

flour tortillas

c. shredded Monterey Jack

c. shredded cheddar

green onions, thinly sliced

Guacamole,

Sour cream,

Amazing! Would recommend melting cheese before putting on grill because it is hard to flip.

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Grilled Chicken Quesadilla = Easiest, Most Delicious Dinner EVER

Looking for an easy grill recipe? This Chicken, Tomatoes, and Corn Foil Pack Recipe from Delish.com is the best.

Chicken, Tomatoes, and Corn Foil Packs

c. grape tomatoes, halved

corn, kernels stripped

c. extra-virgin olive oil

basil,

We love this recipe.  add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.  I also add a little raw garlic to the corn for extra flavor.  Basil looks pretty but is not needed to be delicious!

next time instead of saying 3 breasts, put the pounds, they come in all sizes.... This just leaves room for an under seasoned or over seasoned chicken.... looks good though.... needed more salt.....

These are the prettiest chicken breasts ever! I love how packed they are with spices, I know my husband would love this!

We were hungry and I was trying to find something different for the chicken breasts in the frig.  AMAZING!!!  We will definitely be making this again.  I have been drooling over the other recipes on your blog and can't wait to give them a try too. Thank you!

I don't normally comment on recipes, but I just made this chicken and it was absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious I couldn't help but rate it 5 stars. I added a bit of chili to it for heat and it was soo good I ate half a breast before my husband got home!

Made this tonight - super yummy! Didn't have any coriander so I used thyme - yum yum yum!

Made this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks so much for a keeper recipe!

Love this rub! It's become a staple in my house. I didn't have smoked paprika so I substituted with 1/4t regular ground paprika &amp; 1/4t ground chipotle. So good!

OMG!!! Just made this tonight with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes...and it was SPECTACULAR!! So tasty and a nice twist on grilled chicken.
Thank you for sharing, this is definitely part of our rotation now :)

Your rub was absolutely amazing. I did not have any coriander so I substituted it with parsley and I added a little Rosemary because I love The flavor, like you love smoked Paprika😏my son cleaned his plate. This will become part of our normal recipes thank you so much

Made this recipe with a spinach salad and an avacado. So good! I didn't have coriander and it was still delicious.

Came across this recipe today because I was looking for a healthier chicken recipe for the grill. Made it tonight. Loved it SO much! Going to be the 'go to' recipe in our house now! Hands down the BEST grilled chicken I've ever made. Everyone said it was SO good! Thank you!!

Guess what just happened? I'll tell ya what just happened! I made this chicken and it is wonderful! This morning I cut up the chicken breast into small chunks and sprinkle the  rub all over it and put it in the fridge until I got home this evening and cooked it. Added a little canola oil to a pan. It's raining here in Dallas so I'm not grilling tonight. But tossed it in the skillet to cook and it's holy cow amazing. I'm shredding the left overs for chicken tacos tomorrow night. Thank you!!!!!

This chicken was delish! I didn't mix the ingredients in the bowl, I just sprinkled them on the chicken, and drizzled the oil over the top, and I was all out of coriander, so I just chopped up some fresh cilantro and sprinkled it on top. Will be having again and again. Thanks.

WOW...All these comments about how good this looks and nobody has made it!!!

You we're right... this is THE BEST chicken spice rub! We  made it last night. It was so easy, as we already had all of the ingredients on hand. And it was so good!!! It's our new go-to rub. Thank you!

This rub was fantastic!  Will definitely make again and again.  Thanks for a quick and tasty recipe!

Delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing such an amazing and easy recipe, I had a great time making this delicious recipe, a must try dish for everyone. Please keep sharing such quick and easy recipes. Also, check my collection of similar healthy and which can be made quickly and tastes heavenly.

This rub just works. Easy peasy. Instant delight.

Used this spice blend on the chicken breast I grilled tonight and really liked the flavor. Would absolutely use again.

This chicken was one of the best I have ever cooked. Thank you so much for this recipe.

I stumbled upon this recipe searching for the best grilled chicken and holy crap this is so yummy!! It was absolutely delicious!! I've been looking for a new grilled chicken for dinners and it was a hit! Thank you for sharing ♥️

Oh wow. I never leave comments but I made this last night and I'm literally counting down to when I can eat the leftovers today! Amazing!! 👍👍

You've certainly gotten enough of these comments already... but, holy moly this was good.  Way better than I expected.  My husband even grilled up a burger for me because I thought it would just be "regular old grilled chicken". So wrong.  Thanks for a new regular in our recipe collection!

Loved it!! So delicious with some roasted veggies!

Honestly the best grilled chicken recipe!!

LOVE THIS RECIPE!  It is the best chicken. I have even fixed it and I overcooked it and it was still great. I have told everyone about it and they love it too!  Great as an entree but I like to make ahead and freeze then use some for salads at work.

I've made this twice, and my husband absolutely loves it.  He has made specific comments about it being so good.  Thanks for an easy chicken seasoning!

Delicious, tried this tonight on chicken thighs because I didn't have time for marinating, I will definitely be using it again. Simple, fast, and    makes grilled meat even better. thanks for sharing.

Did this with chicken thighs. The wife and I loved it! Very good.

We loved this so much it featured on our Best Grilled Chicken Recipes !! https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/the-best-grilled-chicken-recipe-with-spice-rub/

So fast and easy to make this dish! I will make it on this Friday for the BBQ party. Can't wait for it!

I've just tasted with my parents. They loved it and they just wanna say "awesome" thanks

Just tried this rub with the family!  AMAZING!  You nailed the amount of salt - not too much, just right!  I added 1/2tsp of ancho chile powder, which was subtle, but complementary.  Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

Definitely The BEST Grilled Chicken recipe that I made, the chicken was at its perfect point. Thank you

It's amazing! I just randomly found your blog looking for this recipe. Awesome! Good for you!

I just made this recipe tonight and everyone loved it! Very easy and delicious! Thank you!

This was wonderful! Never knew that those flavors would come out as they did in this beautiful dish! Follow the recipe word for word!!!

I have made this recipe many times over without changing anything. Sometimes I use chicken thighs. I have baked in the oven as well but grilling is the best. It is the BEST!

Krista,  thanks for sharing! Saved my butt on a quick impulsive idea for a dinner side!

Krista,  thank you for sharing this! I have made this so many times. Everyone that tries it, loves it!

I added some herbs to it, thyme and basil. 1/4tsp hot chilli powder for kick. Ranch sauce on the side. Mixed some in. 9/10 with veggies garlic and onions in a wok.

Delicious!  Had two packets of thinly cut chicken breasts (strips) so doubled some of recipe (not salt nor garlic) and put less cumin, per preference.  This is a new favorite!  Thanks for sharing!

I love this recipe! Made it 2 times already! Thank you so much!

Outrageously good.  I add a few things like a bit of Chipotle or African Cayenne to give a touch of ''zing''.  I have a dual infra-red and conventional bbq so I zap it about 90 seconds on each side at over 1000 degrees then wrap and seal it in foil on the top shelf, about a 400 deg bbq for 7-12 mins, depending on breast size.   I use my handy=dandy remote reading thermometer and as soon as it hits 160F it's outta there........gains a few more deg to make 165.  It will dry out very quickly if you cook it too long.  When cooked just long enough, it is incredibly flavorful, tender and juicy.   Our favorite way to serve is on a hollowed out Costco Kirkland sandwich roll with a mayo/chipotle power dressing.   It was so good I bought bulk qtys of the ingredients, made a 5 pound batch (thats A LOT of chicken breasts) and gave it to friends as gifts.  They're still thanking me (probably campaigning for more truth be known).  While the ingredients are fairly plebeian, the recipients think its made of cardamom and saffron......  I also added a bit more salt, a finer grain kosher as I like the crusting effect on the high temp bbq.  I can't thank you enough for this recipe, it is now the only way we care to eat chicken, at least grilled.

Nice rub.   The coriander gives it a unique and savory flavor.  Used an indoor grill pan.  Chicken came out moist and delicious!

Yassss sis! Thanks for the recipe! 🔥🔥 One of my first to actually come out the way it should. FYI, I pan seared and baked mine in the absence of a grill.

Tried this recipe this weekend, It rocked my home!! Loved my kids.

I made this last night for my very health conscious son and it was so flavorful (and quick &amp; easy)!  Going into our weekday rotation.  Thank you!

I love to cook. Finding and updating new menu recipes every day makes me more interested and interested in my work. Today's my lucky day, The BEST Grilled Chicken Recipe with Spice Rub is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like that. Thanks for your sharing

Last week tried the recipe with Spice Rub, It was awesome!! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

I don't like the fennel, can I take it off. Also, where do I find smoked paprika? Thank you

Krista,, it’s awesome! I cannot wait to try this. I bet it makes the house smell divine and tastes incredible!

I live on the island of Tenerife. Here they are selling smoked red ground pepper and any salt, many American sets of spices. I am fond of grilling fish. But be sure to try your recipe. Thanks in advance!

It’s amazing! I just randomly found your blog looking for this recipe. Awesome! Good for you! Keep writing like this !!

Look yummy! One of my favorite Grilled Chicken, nice to see your recipe, easy to follow, will cook this for family this weekend. Thanks you!

Awesome food. I love your recipe. It is so great and simple. I  love to eat chicken. It reminds me of when I was a kid. I eat this dish a lot until I'm full. Now, I still love to eat it. I also love cooking this chicken, previous times it was not what I expected. Yesterday, I followed your recipe and I had a delicious meal. I will make this this weekend. Great, thanks a lot for the good and helpful article. Great. Yummy...

Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing! Meant to make this for meal prep this week.  Couldn’t keep the family out of it.  Out of 6 chicken breast, only 2 made it to refrigerator.  Everyone raved about how good the chicken was.

Rating it 5 stars coz the recipe came out to be really amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Hello, made this multiple times and tastes great. Planning g on making today and will omit the cayenne, too spicy for my 4 yo. I was wondering if this could be baked in the oven and at which temp and how long?

I really like this. I added a lime and some sriracha bc I like a bit of spice. Thanks for the recipe!

that was awesome. thanks again and keep it up

Amazing! I love the recipe so much. Thank you for sharing.
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What an awesome dish!!!. Thank you for sharing. I love your recipe very much. I think your dish is very delicious. I will make this recipe for my family and my friend. I hope you have more recipe like this.

Looks yummy. I've tried to make this for my family, and  my family really love it.  I will introduce your recipe for my friends. Thank you so much. I love it.

Wow, your recipe is so awesome. I have never known this recipe. Thanks for sharing. I will try to follow your recipe and I hope it looks delicious as your picture. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.

Excellent!  Although, I did cheat a little with some Cayenne pepper.

I have been cooking for my family for 25 years. Baked chicken never tasted so good. Thank you for teaching me how to brine! 

That looks delicious! Great combination of spices.

I tried my hand at making chicken breasts last night - and this recipe was so easy, I had the whole family coming back for more.

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