How to Grill the Perfect Chicken Breast

Posted by Patty Held on 2nd Jun 2015

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts have hundreds of uses and are easy to prepare. Keep in the freezer and toss on the grill. We love the chicken breast because of its lean composition which prevents fatty flare-ups over a flame. Unfortunately, the lack of fat as insulation can result in chicken jerky if not grilled with care. Here are a few tips to help you easily grill juicy chicken in just minutes.

  1. Preheat the grill to high
  2. Rinse the breasts under cold running water, drain and blot dry with paper towels.
  3. Create a uniform thickness by using a rolling pin or mallet to pound out thick areas; this helps the meat cook more uniformly.
  4. Season the meat with a combination of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
  5. Oil the grill grate and arrange the breasts in the same direction. After 2 minutes, use tongs to rotate the breasts 45 degrees to create crosshatch grill marks. Baste the breast with oil or butter as they cook to lock in moisture.
  6. Flip and repeat. The internal temperature of chicken should reach 160°F when properly cooked.

We sell two flavors of marinated chicken breasts, Sun-Dried Tomato Basil and Garlic Butter.  Oh my goodness they are amazing....

Enjoy!

Wurstmeister Mike