The Greatest Grilled Chicken...EVER! This no-fail recipe for the most flavorful, succulent, and tender chicken will be the only one you'll ever need! This method will produce the best poultry you've ever tasted!
I am about to reveal my secrets. My secrets to the GREATEST grilled chicken you will ever make/taste/devour!
When my family requests grilled chicken (okay...of I request it for myself), this is the way I make it every time. Not really a recipe at all, but a formula for the most succulent grilled chicken. My special mixture of spices and perfect grilling time just seals the deal. If I were to choose a last meal, this would be it!
They are perfect right off the grill and even delicious when reheated if you want to make a bunch for meals throughout the week! No unnecessary oil or salt. Just pure good deliciousness! As your main dinner protein, perfect for summer BBQs, sliced or chopped for salads and lunches. Basically any meal or dish you need a fantastic protein for!
(^ Dirty dish! Like the charm?^)
So, in last week's Finisher I told you about the grill conundrum. Well, Thursday night my dad brought over an old (new to us) replacement grill! I didn't have time to update that in the post, but now you know! If you're keeping track, that makes it SIX grills now! Although, the broken one is sadly sitting outside on the deck right now and I'm not sure he counts in that tally anymore.
I'm a little nervous about the new grill though. I'll have to "relearn" my cooking times and heat levels...and turning it on. This grill master will learn quickly though! I know it! I'll finally be able to use the cedar planks I bought last month. I was going to grill salmon on them twice and both times there was something wrong with the grill. SO SAD! I'd been promising my brother his first taste of cedar plank grilling and I felt so bad. (Do people grill chicken on cedar planks?)
The Greatest Grilled Chicken Ever
The Greatest Grilled Chicken...EVER!
The Greatest Grilled Chicken...EVER! This no-fail recipe for the most flavorful, succulent, and tender chicken will be the only one you'll ever need! This method will produce the best poultry you've ever tasted! Gluten-free, paleo, oil-free, whole 30 approved healthy grilling dinner recipe!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless & Trimmed Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute
- ½ Tsp Cumin
Instructions
- Preheat your grill while you prepare the chicken.
- Take the 4 chicken breasts, trimmed and skinless, and place them in a bowl with the spices. Use your hands and rub the seasoning in, to coat.
- Place the chicken on an oiled piece of foil (celiac-safety, otherwise you can place right on the grill).
- Grill the chicken for 12 minutes on each side with the grill cover closed.
- Remove and enjoy...with ketchup!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Ah! So now you know my secret! Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute! The greatest pre-mixed (salt-free!) seasoning you can buy! I don't live near a TJ's, so when I get the chance to shop in one, I stock up on these or order on Amazon! I also tell you all about the uses and greatness of this seasoning in my free PDF! That seasoning is magic though, trust me! I use it not only on this grilled chicken, but salads, fish, dinner bowls...anything. It's what I call me "all-purpose-when-I'm-lazy" seasoning. Trust me when I tell you that this is the only grilled chicken recipe you will ever need (or want!) It's addicting!
So tell me:
+ Do you have a magic method for grilling?
+ What's your go-to all-purpose seasoning? Okay, the smoked paprika is the star here too!
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Pamela
I am always looking for the greatest grilled chicken recipe. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to try it out.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Jan Thomas
My daughter loves trader joes. I live too far across town, but this looks divine!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Those TJ trips are special!
Elena W
I am pinning this to try later on! Looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much!
Anya
Oh man! That smoked paprika adds a ton of flavor to just about anything. I love the extra flare it gives.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The greatest single spice!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
That seasoning looks packed full of flavour. Smoked paprika is a lovely addition too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Smoked paprika is my #1!
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
WITH KETCHUP???? YOU MONSTER! I kid 😉 I like my chicken nuggets with honey so I can't judge. This chicken looks amazing! It's so easy to dry out chicken breasts, so I'll have to try your method next time I make them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha well we can always do tomato free 😉
Honey...as in honey mustard?? That is pretty delicious too!
Erika
I am going to send this to my husband because he is the grill master. I do love paprika on grilled chicken but I have never tried the TJ's seasoning. I will have to be on the lookout!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That seasoning is the best!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
Passing this on to my husband,he is the grill master of the family. I loge watching him grill, the results are fantastic and it means that I get the night off! This chicken looks delish! Thanks for sharing your secrets!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I think you should get practicing too 😉
Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum
This grilled chicken looks absolutely delicious Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Ashlyn!
Coral
I got some chicken out of the freezer earlier and been wondering what I can do with it - and voila, there you are! Definitely giving this a try this week! Looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, perfect!!! You can never go wrong with a killer grilled chicken recipe!
Sue @ Frugal Gifts 2 Give
I love grilled chicken and I'm always looking to try new ways to grill it! I can't wait to try this one! Especially because it's gluten free too! I'll add that Trader Joe's seasoning on my list to buy the next time I'm there!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That seasoning is a must to have!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
I love chicken on the grill. This chicken look so tender and tasty. I have never bought Trader Joe seasoning since we don't have any near us.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same, but like I said, you can easily order it online, just like everything else 😛
Liza j johnson
I think she said Amazon has it?
mia
grilled chicken is by far one of my favorite dinners around! its so easy and it can be changed up SO easily. there are a few TJ Maxx's close by so next time i am at one i will have to find the trader joe's seasoning! thank you 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are TJ's are TJ Maxx???
Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite)
Yum! I am always looking for ways to make plain chicken breasts taste amazing! Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So many ways to never have a boring chicken breast! Thanks Rachel!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Smokey paprika and cumin are staples for anything we grill! i also love lemon, pepper, and garlic salt. So happy to finally have a yard and a grill!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Grilling LIFE!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
LOVE these flavours you've combined, Rebecca! Don't you love that chicken adapts to so many different spices? Beautiful job! Sharing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES! You can fit it into any dish, anyway! Never a reason to have boring chicken!
Lindsay Cotter
This grilled chicken looks perfectly delicious!! The seasoning you used is a definite must try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
So simple, but so spot on!
Chandice Probst
I am so going to be making this recipe, thanks girl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It won't disappoint!
Miz Helen
This Grilled Chicken will have awesome flavor!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It does!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Such a flavorful chicken recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Alicia Owen
That looks really good! We've been on a chicken kick lately, so we'll have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect to add to the mix then!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
Love a great grilled chicken! We use olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs. Delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can never go wrong grilled!
Karly
You weren't kidding with that "greatest" word. This looks absolutely DELISH and so simple!! Cannot wait to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you so much Karly!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
You just answered my prayers!!! Grilled chicken is the BOMB!!!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The bomb.com!!!
Harriet Emily
This definitely looks like the best grilled chicken I've ever seen! Love the addition of smoked paprika! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We always have to add that in 😉
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Your grilled chicken looks so succulent and yummy Rebecca!
I've pinned this recipe as I'd like to try it on my George Forman. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Woohoo! Grill it up!
Kim Beaulieu
I love grilled chicken. It's so scrumptious, this looks fabulous.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best! Thank you!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
I've been going to Trader Joe's a ton lately due to their amazing deals on fruits and produce right now-I'm going to have to check out this seasoning-it sounds great! Thanks for the great recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Grab a bottle...or two 😉
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
You know that scene in Elf where he bursts into a coffee shop in NYC and says, "CONGRATULATIONS! World's best coffee. You did it!" LOL. Your title reminds me of that. But seriously, this chicken does look a-mazing. So perfect on the outside and juicy/tender inside!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Would you be one of those people who would shame me if I told you I never saw Elf in its entirety (because I hate that movie)?? I know...I'm in the minority 😛 Hahahaha!
But this chicken...it IS so GOOD, Haha! Would of those meals I ould eat every day!
Kristy from Southern In Law
I loveeeeeeee smoked paprika and this chicken really does look like the greatest! I feel like everyone needs to master grilling chicken breasts!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I bet you do, Kristy.
Sabrina
I love how delicious simple chicken recipes can be! It's such a wonderful base for a meal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! The perfect blank slate!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace
This is a great recipe and the chicken looks so moist! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, thank you!
Farrah
Yay for grilled chicken! <3 That looks effing amazing, and I love that it doesn't require very many ingredients at all! :D!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The simplicity of properly seasoned grilled chicken 😉
Shannon
That does look like perfectly grilled chicken! I will definitely have to try this because my chicken never turns out too great (although it is edible) on the grill. Plus this is such a great basic recipe and know-how everyone should have on hand.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This comes out perfect every time!
Stefani @ The Crafty Christian
I love grilling chicken! Or grilling everything, really. Chicken thighs are the best on the grill with how juicy they are, that's my summer fave! We usually marinate chicken overnight first, it gives it a little more flavor. I'll have to try the TJ's seasoning next time I go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No marinating needed for these bad boys 😉
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
We bbq multiple times a week during summer. This looks delicious and really simple... two of my favorite things! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Really, any chance I get, I grill!
Jo Carter
Mmmm, it's 30 degrees Celsius where I am and we are busting out the BBQ, can't wait to try this grilled chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You will love love love it!
Raia
This is definitely the time of year when I wish I had a grill! That chicken looks delicious, Rebecca. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You don't :O
Lindsey
I love recipes with 5 ingredients or less. And this is chicken so it's healthy as well. We are so into grilling during the summer, so this is definitely going into my batch of chicken dishes. Definitely have to try that Trader Joe's seasoning 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Do get some! It will make all your grilling even better 😉 Haha!
Lindsey
Stopping by on my way home today... 😉
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
Ooh! I haven't tried the Trader Joes seasonings yet. This recipe is so easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so good!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
Well, I just added another item to my must have at TJs 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Buy a few bottles...trust me!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I adore smoked paprika, and it sounds like I need to try this 21 seasoning stuff. TJ's can do no wrong 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, they can't 😉 (besides all their food recalls....)
Kristen
Man, this chicken looks super moist! I need to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sure is!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest
We eat grilled chicken at least 2 times per week! Thanks for this seasoning blend -- I'll have to give it a go!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right?! A dinner must for us too! I can't even have too much!
Suchi @elegantmeraki
Now I have to try TJ's seasoning soon!! Looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You will become obsessed!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I've never tried that TJ's seasoning! I'll have to look for it. This sounds yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is such a winner!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
My go-to seasoning is rosemary! As for cedar planks, I've never tried making chicken but salmon on it...HEAVEN.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think I need to try cedar plank chicken....we'll see what happens 😛 Hahaha!
Sarah
I've never tried that TJ's seasoning before. Now that I know it's good I'm gonna give it a shot! This looks gorgeous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so spot on!
maria
I will usually marinate my chicken before it hits the grill. Your grilled chicken looks great ...I must try your seasonings!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Maria!
Michele Morin
So simple! And beautiful! A great meal with a summer salad!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! One of my favorite ways to use it!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Smoked paprika goes on all my chicken. Nothing like classic grilled chicken to put in everything!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I put smoked pap on everything!!!! No matter what other seasonings I use...it still goes on 😉