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4 juicy grilled chicken breast on a plate with tasty grill marks all over them.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Paprika Garlic Rub

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Tender chicken breasts, a simple pantry spice paste, and a grill are all you need to make this recipe. Cooking them this way keeps the grilled chicken breasts juicy, whether they're for dinner tonight or sliced over salads through the week.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon EACH: onion granules and garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, sea salt, and pepper
  • 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless 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 sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon EACH: onion granules and garlic granules, 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, sea salt, and pepper
    A spoon mixing thick dark brown marinade in a clear glass bowl, with remnants of the mixture visible on the sides.
  • 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 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Raw chicken breasts coated in a red marinade are being mixed with metal tongs in a clear glass bowl on a marble surface.
  • 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, flip, and grill for another 6-9 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 
    A pair of metal tongs holds a piece of grilled, charred chicken breast on a hot grill, with another piece of grilled chicken cooking beside it.
  • Remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Hands holding a white plate with four pieces of grilled, seasoned chicken breast on a marble surface.

Notes

How long to grill chicken breast:
The key to juicy grilled chicken breasts is simple: don’t overcook them. Chicken breast is very lean, and if it stays on the grill too long, it quickly dries out and turns tough.
The most reliable way to know when your chicken is done is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. Chicken is perfectly cooked at an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and checking the temperature helps you avoid overcooking.
Serving: 1chicken breast, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 587mg, Potassium: 109mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1724IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg