- Preheat grill to high heat. Why? …
- Slice 1 breast half horizontally, cutting to, but not through, the other side. Open halves like a book, laying chicken flat. …
- Brush oil evenly over chicken. …
- Why? …
- Grill chicken 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done.
Just to be clear, eating a chicken breast is not particularly exciting. However, the wonderful thing about chicken, and white meat in particular, is that it is a wonderful way to add different flavor profiles and really switch things up, taking a fairly bland protein and making it into something special and delectable.
I’ve been grilling for at least two years and have been following a low-carb diet such as whole 30, paleo, or keto for even longer. I frequently hear or see (on social media) way too many overcooked chicken breasts rolling off people’s grills, so no more! Chicken is a great staple for any diet or hectic weeknight meal prep.
Grab all the information below to help you become a grilling master! This is a quick and simple guide to everything grilled chicken, marinade, brining, rubs, charcoal and gas grilling, indirect and direct heat methods, and more!
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Brining:
I frequently use pickle juice (like I did here in these pickle brined pork chops) or a champagne brine (with this spatchcock turkey recipe) to add moisture to my chicken and to help keep it juicy.
Brining is the process of brining meat by adding salt, water, and occasionally sugar and vinegar. This removes moisture from the meat, in this case chicken, and then replaces it with additional moisture. Thus, making the chicken juicier.
One tablespoon of salt to one cup of water is the standard ratio of salt to water. If you are not on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, you can substitute equal amounts of sugar and salt. An excellent way to help infuse juice and flavor is with pre-made brine, such as pickle juice. If desired, brine for a few hours to 24 hours in advance.
Dry Rubs and Spices:
If you’re in a rush or simply prefer a dry rub for dishes like these oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks, crispy chicken quarters, or grilled chicken wings Then, there are a few things to remember for sure.
Your first enemy is moisture, so get rid of it by patting your chicken dry with a paper towel. With a little olive oil or other oil of your choice, toss or coat the chicken, then generously season with your preferred dry rub or this keto all-purpose BBQ rub. Using a gas or charcoal grill, grill your chicken over medium-high heat to get a nice, flavorful cooked chicken breast.
“School” Supplies:
Depending on the chicken cut you use, your supply list may change, but generally speaking, you’ll need:
FAQ
At what temperature do you grill a butterflied chicken?
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, then place in the refrigerator for eight to twenty-four hours. (If you don’t have time to salt the chicken in advance, salt it just before grilling. ) Prepare the grill for indirect high heat: Prepare the grill for indirect high heat (internal temperature of 450°F or higher).
How do you butterfly a chicken on the grill?
Grill chicken breasts for about nine to ten minutes total, turning once. Grilling time for chicken is about five minutes per side for chicken breasts.
