Grilled Chicken Breast
This grilled chicken breast recipe features juicy, flavorful chicken breasts that are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection on the grill. Ideal for a quick and healthy meal, this dish pairs well with a variety of sides.
- Level: Easy
- Time: 55 minutes
- Nutrition: 373kcal per serving
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups cool water
- 33 grams salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
PREPARATION STEPS
- In a large bowl, whisk the salt in the water to dissolve. Add the chicken breasts to the brine. Put in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- Arrange your grill so that one side is for high direct heat, and the other side is cooler.
- Remove chicken breasts from brine and pat dry. Coat with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with paprika.
- Brush some olive oil on the grill grates. Place chicken breasts on the hot side of the grill (or on the grill pan). Let the chicken grill, undisturbed, until the pieces start getting some grill marks (you can lift up one to check).
- When the chicken pieces have browned on one side, turn them over, and move them to the cooler side of the grill. Cover, and let them finish cooking.
- Remove chicken from grill when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 70°C.
- Cover the breasts with foil. The chicken will continue to cook in its residual heat while it rests. Let it rest 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.