Description
Juicy chicken breasts grilled to perfection and basted with a rich garlic butter glaze. A family-approved, restaurant-quality dish for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and kosher salt.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush 1-2 tbsp of the garlic butter over each breast.
Preheat grill to 450°F with the lid closed. Clean the grates with a brass brush.
Place chicken breasts on the hot grill and sear for 5 minutes without disturbing.
Rotate each breast 90 degrees and sear for 3 more minutes.
Reduce the grill temperature to 375°F. Baste both sides with remaining garlic butter every 2-3 minutes.
Cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally (6-8 more minutes). Use a meat thermometer.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Trim excess fat from chicken breasts for even cooking.
Use lime instead of lemon for a tropical twist.
Adjust kosher salt to taste.
For a vegan option, use coconut oil in place of butter.
To double the recipe, multiply the ingredient quantities and adjust grilling time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg