Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe

top down shot of greek grilled chicken breast on a cutting board with parsley and a knife

This Greek grilled chicken breast is super simple to make and comes out incredibly juicy and moist - and you don't need a marinade! It's going to become one of your favorite grilled chicken recipes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Brining Time 8

Total Time 8 30

Servings

Calories 76kcal

Author Taryn Solie

Equipment

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb total
2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt for brining
1 tsp oil
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and dry them off with a paper towel. Use a sharp knife to remove any fatty pieces.
Sprinkle the kosher salt on both sides of the breast, rubbing it in with your hands to make sure the breasts are covered. Place in the fridge to dry brine for 8-10 hours. You can leave them uncovered or cover them with plastic wrap if you like.
When ready to cook them, remove the breasts from the fridge and pour the oil over both sides. Rub the oil on the chicken to make sure it's covered.
Measure out the spices and combine them in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts, again rubbing to make sure they're evenly covered.
Heat a propane grill to 375 degrees F and place the breast on the grill with a pair of tongs. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
When the 5 minutes are up, open the lid and flip the chicken breasts over using the tongs, cooking for another 7-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches between 162 and 165 degrees F (it will continue to rise in temperature a couple degrees once removed from the grill).
Remove the chicken from the grill with the tongs once it's done. Place it on a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!

Notes

Check which salt you’re using. This recipe specifically uses Diamond Krystal kosher salt. If you’re using a different type of salt, check out this article on salt types and measurements.
Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken. You can either do this with a temperature probe (if your grill comes with one) or use a hand held meat thermometer. We’ve had a Thermapen for years and love it (affiliate link). If you aren’t familiar with them, see this post on how to use a meat thermometer.

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