Spicy Chicken Breasts

This spicy chicken recipe uses a basic pantry spice rub mixture to add incredible flavor and color to chicken breasts, grilled until juicy and tender.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2.5 tablespoons paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate.

Step 2

Mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons spice mixture; store remainder in an airtight container for later use.

Step 3

Rub reserved 3 tablespoons spice mixture all over chicken breasts.

Step 4

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).