This simple grilled chicken breast recipe is seriously the best you will try! Coated in spices, it's perfectly juicy and charred. Get all my top tips and learn how to grill the most amazing chicken!
Combine the salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small dish.
½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Drizzle the olive oil and rub the seasoning over the chicken breasts, coating them entirely.
Once heated, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 15 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Fresh lime juice, Chopped fresh cilantro
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Notes
Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling. This will help it cook more evenly.
Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature--remove it from the grill at 160°F (it should reach 165°F while resting).
Cook the chicken on a medium-high heat. If the grill is too hot, the outside of the chicken will burn and the middle won't be cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving or slicing. This lets the juices redistribute and is key to a juicy chicken breast.
Storage: Store grilled chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.