How to Make Simple Grilled Chicken Breast

A grilled chicken sandwich

Many chicken breast recipes are complicated and require uncommon ingredients. Chicken breast is one of the simplest and most versatile meats to cook with, and grilling it is a tasty, quick option that can be done with a few basic additions.

Things You'll Need

• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp. thyme (dry or fresh)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp. black pepper
• 1/2 lemon
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)

Instructions

1. Thaw the chicken breasts if necessary. If they are more than an inch thick, fillet them by putting the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cutting through the middle, parallel to the board. You should get two cuts of chicken approximately the same size. Do this for both chicken breasts. This will make the chicken easier to cook and shorten the cooking time.

2. Mix all of the other ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl. Mix well and add the chicken breasts. Rub the chicken down thoroughly and make sure it is coated well. There should be just enough ingredients to coat the chicken.

3. Use a barbecue grill or skillet in the kitchen to grill the breasts. If you use a grill, brush it down with a little oil. Set the grill to high until hot, then lower to medium for around five minutes. This will stabilize the temperature for cooking. Place the breasts on the grill for five minutes on each side. Use a knife to make sure there is no blood inside the chicken.

4. Cook in a skillet by first drizzling a little olive oil onto the skillet and turning the heat on medium. Once ready, cook the chicken for five minutes on each side. Again, check to make sure the middle of the chicken breast has no blood.

Tips & Warnings

• Combine the chicken with vegetables or rice for a well-rounded entree.

References

• NotMadeofMoney.com: 50 Chicken Breast Recipes – Cheap Eats With A Quick Fix
• Food & Wine: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Thyme