These juicy Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts are quick and easy, full of flavor and only require about 5 minutes of prep. They make a perfect summer entree, especially when paired with grilled veggies, baked potatoes or a simple salad.
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- Juicy Grilled Chicken
- Ingredients in Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts
- How To Cook Chicken Breast On the Grill
- What Grilled Chicken Breast Temp Should I Cook To?
- How Long To Grill Boneless Chicken Breast
- How To Bake Chicken Breasts in the Oven
- Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts Recipe
- More of Our Favorite Chicken Breast Recipes
Juicy Grilled Chicken
Who ever said grilled chicken breast had to be bland and dry? Not us! We grill these chicken breasts simply, with just a bit of oil and seasoning, and then bathe them in a buttery garlic Parmesan sauce while they are still piping hot.
The trick is to use a hot preheated grill, cooking only as much as necessary on either side, then letting them rest for 2-3 minutes once sauced. This allows the juices to redistribute, and keep your chicken as moist as possible.
The result is tender, juicy and flavorful chicken that tastes great on it’s own, or saved for later to be stuffed into sandwiches, diced for a salad or cut into pieces and served on kabobs! You can find so many ways to fall in love with this recipe, all year long.
Don't want to grill? No problem. We have also given you step-by-step instructions below on how to make a baked version of this chicken breast recipe.
Ingredients in Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Breasts - we like to use boneless, skinless chicken breast. You can also substitute chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks or chicken wings, keeping in mind that they will all have varying cook times.
- Oil - we like to use avocado oil, but you could substitute with canola, vegetable or olive oil.
- Salt and Black Pepper - add to taste.
- Garlic - here you can use either garlic powder or finely minced fresh garlic.
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- Butter - this should be melted.
- Garlic Powder - we like to use powdered garlic rather than minced since it has a nice sweetness to it, whereas the raw garlic can be a little more abrasive.
- Parmesan Cheese - you want to use finely grated Parmesan cheese. In fact, the cheese from the can will actually work just fine in this case!
- Red Pepper Flakes - you can add a little more or less, depending on your heat preference.
- Parsley - fresh chopped parsley adds such a nice freshness to round out all of the flavors in these drumsticks.
How To Cook Chicken Breast On the Grill
- Preheat the grill.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken breasts, avocado oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is completely coated.
- Using tongs, place chicken breasts on the grill, making sure that they are not touching.
- Grill over direct medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden on the underside. Flip, then cook again for 5-7 minutes. (Note: if the chicken sticks to the grill, don’t force it! Let it cook another minute or two and then try again)
- Use a digital thermometer to check that the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken breast has reached 165 degrees F., then remove the chicken from the grill and place it in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the hot chicken breasts and toss until they are completely coated, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
What Grilled Chicken Breast Temp Should I Cook To?
Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. You need to insert your thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken in order to get an accurate reading. Any lower and the chicken will not be safe to consume (but too much higher and you risk drying it out!).
How Long To Grill Boneless Chicken Breast
That depends! Like we said, you always need to cook your chicken until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F. How long this takes will depend on how large your chicken breasts are and how hot your grill actually is!
If you have a grill that you can set to a specific temperature, then you want to aim for around 425-450 degrees. If not, do with medium direct heat. For an average sized chicken breast, you’ll need to grill a total of 10-14 minutes, flipping sides halfway through.
How To Bake Chicken Breasts in the Oven
Whether it’s cold outside, or you just don’t feel like firing up the grill, you can still make this recipe by baking your chicken breasts.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Set the chicken breasts in a baking dish and use the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy cup to “whack” them a few times on the thickest part to tenderize.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic, salt, and pepper, then spoon the garlic Parmesan sauce over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Once fully baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to let the juices evenly distribute.
Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
- ⅛ cup Avocado OIl
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder or minced
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- ⅔ cup Butter melted
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken breasts, avocado oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss until the chicken is completely coated.
- Using tongs, place chicken breasts on the grill, making sure that they are not touching.
- Grill over direct medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden on the underside. Flip, then cook again for 5-7 minutes. (Note: if the chicken sticks to the grill, don’t force it! Let it cook another minute and then try again.)
- Use a digital thermometer to check that the internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken breast has reached 165 degrees F., then remove chicken from the grill and place in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and parsley. Pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the hot chicken breasts and toss until they are completely coated. Let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve. Enjoy!
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These juicy Grilled Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts are cooked simply, with just a bit of oil and seasoning, and then bathed in a buttery garlic Parmesan sauce while still piping hot. They make a perfect summer entree, especially when paired with grilled veggies, baked potatoes or a simple salad.
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