Description
Grilling chicken breasts with a simple marinade creates juicy, tender, and flavorful results every time using an easy and reliable method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken breasts (about 6 pieces)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or large resealable bag
- Add apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper
- Seal and shake or mix to coat the chicken evenly
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- Grill chicken for 7 to 10 minutes per side
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes
- Slice and serve
Notes
- Marinate for at least 4 hours for best flavor and tenderness
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking
- Do not overcook to prevent dryness
- Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 651mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg