The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts
The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts features juicy, evenly cooked meat infused with a balanced blend of Dijon, honey, soy, lemon, and garlic. A quick sear delivers deep grill marks and smoky character while the marinade keeps every bite tender and flavorful. Ideal for warm-weather dinners or meal prep, it pairs well with fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the chicken. Place a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment over each chicken breast on a sturdy, level surface, and pound the thick end to an even thickness.
- 2
Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the olive oil, Dijon, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, and ginger to the bag. Press out any excess air and seal tightly. Massage the chicken in the bag until the marinade is fully mixed and the chicken is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Place the chicken, top-side down, on the grill. Sprinkle evenly with salt. Cook without moving until the chicken releases easily from the grill and has dark brown grill marks, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or medium, then flip and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (73 degrees C). Remove from the heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 363.13 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 53.58 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 12.16 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.54 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High 47%
- Sodium 444.8 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.59 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 8.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 47.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.76 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Ground Ginger, and Honey. Each serving provides about 363.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Ground Ginger, Honey, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 363.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts healthy?
- The Best Grilled Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 363.13 calories and 53.58 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 444.8 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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