Grilled Spring Chicken Breast Recipes

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Grilled Spring Chicken Breast Recipes

There's something about grilled chicken breasts that just screams summer. And with good reason – it's one of the simplest, healthiest and most delicious ways to prepare chicken.

But if you're like most people, you might get a little bored of the same old grilled chicken recipes. So we've gathered together some of our favorite grilled spring chicken breast recipes for you to try this season.

  1. Grilled Chicken Breast with Honey Mustard Glaze

This grilled chicken recipe is simple but packed full of flavor. The honey mustard glaze gives the chicken a delicious sweetness and a hint of spice.

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

   3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1/2 teaspoon garlic powderKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperHoneyMustard Glaze:3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 cup honeyPhoto by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Katherine SacksDirections: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano leaves, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag. Pour in honey mustard glaze and massage to coat evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika and oregano leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Set aside.(Optional) To make charcoal marks on the chicken breasts (giving them that pretty grill-mark look), place the chicken directly over the coals for about 30 seconds per side just before serving. Discard any leftover marinade. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F, about 5-7 minutes per side.(Optional) If desired, serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side.

The Best Grilled Chicken Recipes for Spring

When the weather starts to warm up, there's nothing better than firing up the grill for a cookout. Chicken is one of the most popular items to grill, and these recipes will make your taste buds happy.

  1. Grilled Lemon Chicken: This chicken is marinated in a lemony mixture and then grilled until perfectly cooked.

Ingredients:

-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts -1/2 cup olive oil -1/2 cup fresh lemon juice -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 teaspoon dried oregano -salt and pepper, to taste -1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

Instructions:

  1. In a large resealable bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bag, making sure each piece is coated with the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Serve with fresh lemon slices. Enjoy!

  3. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken: This teriyaki chicken is coated in a delicious teriyaki sauce and grilled to perfection. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Dash of red pepper flakes (optional) FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE: 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger Instructions: In a large resealable bag or container, combine all of the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce. Place the chicken breasts in the bag or container and coat evenly with the sauce. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Serve with remaining teriyaki sauce on the side. 3 . Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken : This sweet and tangy BBQ grilled chicken is perfect for any cookout . Ingredients: 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Instructions: Preheat grill to medium heat . In a small bowl , mix together BBQ sauce , honey ,and apple cider vinegar . Grill chicken breasts for 6 -8 minutes per side ,or until cooked through . Brush with bbq sauce mixture during last few minutes of cooking time . Enjoy ! 4 . Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken : Add some spice to your cookout with this delicious grilled jerk chicken recipe . Ingredients: 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts Juice from 2 limes 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger Instructions : Combine all of the ingredients in a large resealable bag . Marinate chicken in bag for at least 2 hours ,or overnight if possible . Preheat grill to medium - high heat . Grill chicken for 6 - 8 minutes per side ,or until cooked through . 5 . Citrus Grilled Chicken : Give your grilled chicken a fresh citrus flavor with this easy recipe ! Ingredients: 4 boneless ,skinnedlesschicken breasts Zest from 2 oranges Zest from 2 lemonsjuice from 1 orangejuice from1 lemon Olive oil spray Instructions: Preheatgrill toyour desiredtemperatureSpraychickenbreastswitholiveoil Cookchickenbreasts6minutespersideuntilcookedthrough Combinezestfromorangesandlemonsinasinglebowl Sprinklezestoneteacheratesovercookingchicken Removefromgrillenjoy!

Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a delicious lemon-garlic mixture, then grilled to perfection.

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in the bowl and coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 12 hours).

  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve immediately.

How to Grill a Perfect Spring Chicken

What could be more spring-like than a grilled chicken? It's fresh, flavorful, and versatile. Best of all, it's easy to make. Here's how to grill a perfect spring chicken:

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400 degrees F).

  2. Coat your chicken with a light layer of oil or cooking spray.

  3. Season your chicken with your favorite herbs and spices. We recommend salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

  4. Place your chicken on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  5. Let your chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into small pieces

  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil

  • 2 tbsp. honey

  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

Instructions:

1) Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375 degrees). 2) In a bowl or a resealable bag, combine chicken pieces, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. 3) Drizzle the chicken with oil and honey, then vinegar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to up to overnight in the fridge. 4) Grill chicken over direct heat for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through completely (time will vary depending on the size of your chicken pieces).

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

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