Morton’s Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken breast recipe perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Seasonal vegetables or fresh salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s nice and hot to get those grill marks just right on your chicken.
- Create the marinade by mixing together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken breasts generously with the olive oil mixture.
- Grill the chicken on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain the juices.
- Serve the juicy chicken breasts with seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad.
Notes
For perfect grill marks, avoid flipping the chicken too soon. Consider marinating the chicken for a couple of hours for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg