How Long to Grill Chicken Breast
I’ll show you the best method for grilled chicken breasts so they’re juicy and caramelized every time. My tips, tricks, and recipe ideas for using grilled chicken breasts will guide you every step of the way!
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Equipment
- Grill
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 450℉. While preheating, marinate chicken in balsamic vinegar for 5 minutes.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes per side (12-16 minutes total), or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breasts reaches 165℉.
- Sprinkle grilled chicken with salt and pepper, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or enjoying.
Video
Notes
- For small chicken breasts, grill for 4-6 minutes per side.
- For large chicken breasts, grill for 8-10 minutes per side.
- I don’t recommend marinating the chicken for longer than a few minutes! Marinating for too long in vinegar (over an hour) can toughen the chicken.
- Feel free to halve, double or triple this recipe based on your needs.
- To store: grilled chicken can be kept in the fridge, covered, for 3-4 days.
- To freeze: Wrap the chicken tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen grilled chicken lasts about 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat: Place chicken on a baking sheet with a splash of water or broth, cover with foil, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350℉ until hot. In the microwave, place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, add a splash of water, cover with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, and microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 436mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg