How to Grill brined Boneless Chicken Breast | Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Prepare 3-4 lbs of skinless boneless chicken breast.

In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 0.5 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon onion flakes, and 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper.

In a separate container, mix 0.5 cup coarse salt and 0.5 cup white sugar into 2 quarts of water to create the brine.

Add the spice mixture to the brine and stir well.

Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag and pour the brine over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the brine for about 1 hour, but no more than 1.5 hours to avoid excess saltiness.

After marinating, remove the chicken from the brine and wipe off excess moisture with a paper towel.

Lightly coat all sides of the chicken breasts with cooking oil or olive oil.

Preheat the grill for indirect heating with charcoal on one side.

Sear the chicken breasts on the hot grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until grill marks form.

Once seared, move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill and cover, cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.

Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest, and slice to reveal the moisture inside.

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