This is the BEST grilled chicken breast recipe! The chicken breasts are marinated in an easy-to-make wet rub using pantry staple spices, then grilled until juicy and crazy delicious. With a few tips, learn how to grill chicken breast so it is juicy and delicious every time.
Let’s hear it for easy, delicious grilled chicken breast recipes — especially this one. It’s an all-time favorite around here and the recipe we make on repeat all summer long. The chicken turns out flavorful and reliably juicy every single time, which is really all I ask of a grilled chicken dinner.
This is the kind of recipe I keep in my back pocket for nights when I need dinner on the table fast or just don’t feel like thinking too hard. The answer is always these grilled chicken breasts. Once you make them, you’ll find yourself coming back to them again and again. Serve them with grilled veggies and a big salad, and dinner is done.
What makes this recipe a winner is its simplicity and effectiveness. The wet spice rub — made with pantry staples you likely already have — adds tons of flavor, and the method ensures the lean chicken breasts stay juicy instead of drying out on the grill. It’s proof that grilled chicken can be both easy and exciting.
If you’d like a BBQ sauce-forward recipe, try my grilled BBQ chicken !
Serving suggestions
I like to serve grilled chicken with a simple salad and some grilled veggies. Here are a few of our favorites:
Grilled veggies
- Grilled Maple Dijon Carrots
- Grilled Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Smoky Parmesan Corn on the Cobb
Grilled potatoes
- Grilled Smashed Potato Salad with Chive Lemon Yogurt
- Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto
Once the weather cools down, make sure to check out our perfect baked chicken breast recipe. It’s the oven baked version of this one and a great way to keep enjoying the flavors of this grilled chicken breast all year long.
Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 5 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ▢ 2 tablespoons paprika
- ▢ 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 4 boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. It will be a thick paste. 5 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, salt, and pepper
- Add the boneless chicken breasts to the bowl and mix well so they are completely coated in the marinade. Let them marinate while your BBQ heats up, or up to 8 hours. 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat and oil the grates well. (Or use a grill mat for easy cleanup.) Grill the chicken breasts for 9 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, salt, and pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. It will be a thick paste. 5 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, salt, and pepper
- Add the boneless chicken breasts to the bowl and mix well so they are completely coated in the marinade. Let them marinate while your BBQ heats up, or up to 8 hours. 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat and oil the grates well. (Or use a grill mat for easy cleanup.) Grill the chicken breasts for 9 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
