Want to try some of the best grilled chicken breast recipes on your pellet grill? I’ve collected the 9 most popular recipes on Pinterest that you really must try. These will come out great over a gas or charcoal grill if you don’t have a pellet grill.
A few things that are common when pellet grilling chicken breasts. First, set your grill to 400°F. The higher temp will help charbroil the meat. Second, clean the grill grates, so you don’t have old food getting stuck on your new food. Lastly, rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing. Honestly, it will take you that long to remove from the heat and serve anyways.
Here are the top 9 chicken breast recipes in no particular order.
Easy Grilled Chicken Breast with Homemade Spice Rub by Joyful Healthy Eats
Like many grilled chicken breast recipes, they don’t take long to cook, and this one is no exception. You begin by making a delicious spice rub from scratch, pound the chicken, season the meat, and then grill.
Begin by making the spice rub which includes garlic powder, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika. She advised pounding the chicken, but I prefer to butterfly, but either way will work. Now season with the spice rub and sit in the fridge while preparing your grill.
Preheat your pellet grill to 400°F. Once ready, add the chicken to the lower rack and cook 4-7 minutes per side. Take them off the grill once they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite sides.
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Juicy Boneless Chicken Breasts by Rasa Malaysia
The combination of smoked paprika, lemon juice, honey, and garlic makes this chicken the perfect choice to cook on your pellet grill.
Follow the preparation instructions by first patting the chicken dry and then marinating while preheating your pellet grill to 400°F.
Cook the breasts for 4-7 minutes per side. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of about 155°F, please remove it from the grill and increase its temperature to its highest setting.
Return the chicken to the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side. This will create a nice char and intensify the flavors.
You’ll need a quality garlic press. I recommend the OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Garlic Press. It has the best reviews on Amazon, and it’s affordable.
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Grilled Lemon Chicken by Feel Good Foodie
Don’t take it from me but from the creator, Yumna, explaining that this “…is a tender, juicy and savory grilling recipe that is perfect for summer. It’s light, healthy, and beaming with Mediterranean flavor!”
The marinade includes lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and oregano. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but you can let it go for a couple of hours. Grill the chicken at 400°F for 4-7 minutes per side. Remove from the grill once you reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken by Eating on a Dime
When finding the best grilled chicken breast recipes, I couldn’t leave this one out. If you love the taste of balsamic, then you’ll love these tangy, sweet chicken breasts. The vinegar and brown sugar will turn out well over a hot grill.
After marinating the chicken, heat your pellet grill to 400°F. Cook the chicken for 4-7 minutes per side. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, please remove it from the grill. Rest for 5 minutes and serve.
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Ninja Foodi Grill Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts by Sparkles to Sparkles
This recipe calls for using a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer to cook the chicken, but we will elevate the flavor by smoking it in a pellet grill. It might take a little more work, and yes, it could be cold outside, but you didn’t buy a pellet grill only for its convenience.
Similar to the last recipe, this uses balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. However, we drastically change the flavor by using soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
After marinating the chicken for 20 minutes to an hour, please place them in a hot 400°F grill. Cook each side for about 4-7 minutes. Please remove it from the grill once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest the meat for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite vegetable.
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Best & Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breast by So Damn Delish
I love the use of a cast-iron grill pan for grilling chicken breasts. This works well on a pellet grill or gas grill. These chickens taste amazing and are something you’ll want to make again.
I’m starting to see a theme. This recipe also uses soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. However, here we add Dijon mustard, dried Thyme, and lime juice.
Grill the chicken at a hot 400°F for about 4-7 minutes per side. Remove once the meat reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
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Easy Grilled Chicken Recipe by Kristine’s Kitchen
By now, you’ll notice that marinating your chicken is a common way of adding flavor. This recipe is no exception and brings a bold taste to your meal. This is achieved by mixing lemon, garlic, oregano, and chili powder.
Marinate the chicken anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Heat your grill to 400°F and clean the grates. Cook the chicken breasts the same as we have for the other recipes. This should take 4-7 minutes on each side. Let them rest for 5 minutes and then serve hot.
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Maple Dijon Grilled Chicken by Simply Stacie
Stacie’s Maple Dijon Chicken is a great way to celebrate Canada Day (July 1) or any day for that matter. Like a Canadian, Stacie loves to use maple syrup, and why not? The sweetness from the maple paired with the tangy mustard makes this chicken stand out. The marinade also includes soy sauce, garlic, and Thyme. All combined, you won’t want to pass on this recipe.
Make shallow cuts on both sides of the chicken breasts before marinating for an hour or so. Grill at 400°F for 4-7 minutes per side. Remove from the heat once the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
Stacie uses a high-end Bourbon Barrel-Aged Organic Maple Syrup found in Canada but can be purchased in the U.S. However, I recommend a similar maple syrup below.
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Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe (BEST) by Easy Chicken Recipes
Last on the list, but not least, is this juicy, charred chicken full of herb and spice flavor. This is done using cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and lime juice.
Preheat your grill to 400°F and cook the chicken for 4-7 minutes on each side. Remove once it’s safe to eat, which is 165°F in the middle of the thickest part of the meat.
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Conclusion
There are a lot of fantastic chicken breast recipes on the internet. Making them in a pellet grill instead of a gas grill is a great way to add a smoky ingredient to your meat.
As long as you don’t cook your chicken too long, you’ll get great results with any of these 9 options.
Below is a Pinterest friendly photo…. so you can pin it to your favorite Smoking Food Board!!
If you’d like to try one of our chicken recipes, check out Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs on the Pellet Grill.
Bon Appétit