easy 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

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.

The absolute best grilled chicken breast recipe! Easy, versatile and juicy. A simple, zesty marinade gives perfect seasoning on the grill.

Grilled Chicken Breast

chicken breasts (about 3 medium breasts)

best Chicken Marinade* (see notes)

herbs (crumbled feta cheese,

Oil (for grilling)

pound

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (leave several inches between them and work in batches as needed). Cover with plastic wrap to keep things tidy, and with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken an even thickness. It doesn&#039;t need to be ultra thin—just make sure the middle is fairly even with the ends (the chicken will be about 1/2-inch thick).

Poke

With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).

Combine

In large ziptop bag, combine all of the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken.

Marinate

Seal the bag to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Place in a pan or bowl to catch any drips. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it to marinate for up to 8 hours (5 to 6 hours is ideal). Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!

Preheat

When ready to grill, preheat the grill to high (475 degrees F). If your chicken has been in the refrigerator, remove it and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grates.

Grill

Place the chicken on the grill presentation (smooth) side down, shaking off any excess marinade. Cover the grill and let cook 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip. The chicken should lift easily off the grill; if it is sticking, allow it to cook another minute or two.

Recover the grill and cook on the other side for 4 to 8 additional minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (chicken is considered cooked at 165 degrees F. I remove mine around the 155/160 degree F mark and allow the carryover cooking to finish the rest). DO NOT OVERCOOK or your chicken will be dry.

Rest

Place the chicken on a plate and let rest at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Add any desired toppings. Enjoy!

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This Greek-Style Lemon Yogurt Chicken is an explosion of flavor! This chicken recipe gives you tangy, smokey, spicy, juicy, perfectly charred grilled chicken that&#039;ll have you licking your fingers and craving more! Perfect for cookouts and summer parties!

Grilled Greek-Style Lemon Yogurt Chicken

2-2.5 lbs Chicken (thighs, wings, breast-bone in or out)

Lemon Yogurt

Honey

tbsp Coconut Amino (or Soy Sauce)

tbsp Olive Oil

Lemons, juiced

Garlic Cloves, roughly chopped

Onion, roughly chopped

Basil

tsp Cumin

tsp Turmeric Powder

tsp Smoked Paprika

tsp Garlic Powder

Cayenne Pepper

tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

tsp Sea Salt

Pepper

Boneless chicken breast

Marinade ingredients above

Red Pepper,

Pepper,

Red Onion,

Mango

Mix all marinade ingredients and the chicken in a large mixing bowl. Cover and place in fridge overnight (Or at least 2 hours prior to cooking) 

When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the fridge. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for at least 10 minutes and lightly oil the grate.

Transfer the chicken to the grill, skin side down to start. Grill the chicken for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally (about 2-3 times) and making sure to baste the chicken at each turn with any remaining sauce. 

The chicken is fully cooked when the chicken is golden brown, the meat is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. Use a thermometer to make sure the chicken is fully cooked. The thermometer should be inserted into the thickest part of the chicken and read 165°F (74 degrees C). 

Follow steps 1 and 2 above. If you are using wooden skewers, soak the Skewers in water overnight, or at least 30 mins before cooking. 

Place the marinated chicken cubes and  skewer ingredients onto the Skewers in whatever order you prefer. 

If you are grilling the Skewers, place Skewers directly on the hot grill for 15-20 minutes, rotating them occasionally so they cook evenly on each side. 

If you are baking in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the Skewers on a cooking sheet. And cook for 25 minutes, rotating them halfway through for even cooking.

Enjoy! 

To Make Chicken Skewers

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

cumin

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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