Jul 17 2026

Plain Grilled Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

(Ordered with only Olive Oil, Salt, & Pepper)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 450°F (190°C to 232°C).

  4. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.

  5. 5

    Flip the Chicken

    Flip the chicken breasts and grill for an additional 6-7 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  6. 6

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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