Grilled Chicken Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Grilled chicken recipe using a mix of dried spices for maximum flavor. It's a quick BBQ meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon (8 g) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika, sweet or smoked
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 pounds (908 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill - Preheat the grill over medium-high heat to 400 to 450ºF (204 to 232ºC). Keep one side or burner off for indirect heat cooking. Clean and carefully grease the cooking grates with the oil.
- Make the Seasoning - In a small bowl, combine salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and coriander.
- Prepare the Chicken - Evenly season the meat with the spice mixture, about ½ teaspoon per side. Store extra seasoning in an airtight container for later use. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil on each side, and rub the surface to evenly coat.
- Grill the Chicken - Place the chicken on the direct heat side of the grill and close the lid. Cook each side for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness, until the internal temperature reaches between 160 to 165ºF (71 to 74ºC) on a meat thermometer.If browning quickly, move the chicken to the indirect heat side of the grill to complete cooking.
- To Serve - Allow the meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Large Chicken Breasts: If using two large 16-ounce pieces, cut them half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets.
- Make it Whole30: Use extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt.
- Grilling Other Chicken Parts: Drumsticks (8-12 minutes per side), legs (10-15 minutes per side), thighs (10-15 minutes per side), wings (8-12 minutes per side).
- Using a Grill Pan: Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Grease the pan with oil to prevent sticking. Cook each side for about 3 to 5 minutes or until fully cooked. For thicker pieces of meat, reduce the heat to medium after flipping.
- Storing: Grilled chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, and leftover seasoning can be stored for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Cover and reheat in the microwave on the high setting in 30-second intervals until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 896mg | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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