What if I told you that you could have tender, juicy and delicious boneless, skinless chicken breasts, from fridge to plate in about 15 minutes? That would certainly be the ultimate healthy dinner for a busy schedule. Well, with your George Foreman grill, we can do this!
Using the most basic, classic George Foreman Grill
The George Foreman Grill has been around for many years and has kinda revolutionized the indoor contact grill phenomenon. For most models, it’s as easy as plugging it in and waiting a few minutes for the it to be ready to grill. That’s it! For this recipe, i’ve used the most basic, inexpensive George Foreman Grill on the market, which costs under 25 bucks.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For this recipe we’ll be using boneless, skinless chicken breasts of about 6-8oz in size, and about ½″ thick. If you’ve purchased larger sized chicken breasts, simply slice them in half horizontally, and pound thin. Having a uniform thickness is important to allow for even grilling and to be cooked thoroughly throughout. I love the Purdue Perfect Portions individually wrapped chicken breasts. They’re the perfect size and ready to go.
Quick and Simple Seasonings
No need to marinate this chicken overnight. We’ll be applying a very simple seasoning rub made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry: oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil. Yep, that’s it! Simply mix the seasonings together, add the oil to the chicken, and apply the rub to the chicken. Now they’re ready for the grill!
Preheat the grill first!
I cannot stress enough how important it is to preheat the grill first. It only takes about 5 minutes. Make sure the grill is clean and turn it on/plug it in, close the lid, and let it get hot! Most basic Foreman grills don’t have temperature settings, but for the ones that do, always set it to the highest setting.
Get Grilling!
This part is so simple… once the grill is hot, add your seasoned chicken, close the lid, and let them cook for 4-6 minutes. That’s really all it takes. Larger chicken breasts may take a minute or 2 longer, but for a thin breast of 6-8oz, they should be done in around 5 minutes. You want to make sure the internal temperature is 165°(F) when checked with an instant read thermometer. Which, by the way, if you don’t have an instant read thermometer, get one immediately. It’s SUCH a huge help for cooking meat to the proper temperature.
Let it rest
After your chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it sit on the plate for at least 2 minutes before digging in. This lets the juices redistribute and assures a more tender and juicy piece of chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Grilled chicken breast goes so well with just about anything. I like to keep bags of the frozen, microwavable steamer vegetables that cook right in the bag. With those, i’ve got a delicious meal in just a few minutes. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and you can also cook it easily on a George Foreman Grill. Just add a little oil, salt and pepper and grill for about 5-7 minutes.
Can I use Frozen Chicken?
I don’t recommend frozen chicken for cooking with this method. If all you have is frozen chicken, simply defrost in the microwave or place in a ziptop bag into cold water for about an hour.
Recipe
Best Damn George Foreman Grill Chicken Breasts
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 chicken breasts
Description
Tender, juicy and delicious boneless, skinless chicken breasts made in just minutes on your George Foreman Grill.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6-8oz each, ½″ thick
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill with the lid closed for at least 5 minutes or until it indicates hot.
- If necessary, pound chicken breasts to ½″ thick or slice in half horizontally.
- Add olive oil to chicken. Mix dry ingredients and rub onto chicken.
- Add seasoned chicken to preheated grill, close lid, and grill 4-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°(F). Give the chicken a turn halfway through cooking to get the nice crisscrossed grill marks.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: George Foreman Grill
- Cuisine: Dinner
Jim says
Tastes great every time
drmicro80 says
Made this last night–1st time to use the Foreman grill this way. The rub was sensational–my wife said “When can we do this again?”
Rebecca says
I’m eating my chicken now, tastes great!
Robin Spaulding says
My son is diabetic and does the keto diet. It’s hard to come up with Keto-friendly foods that actually taste good to him. This chicken hit it WAYYYY out of the park!!! The taste is phenomenal and the breasts came out tender and oh so juicy. Sliced thinly, it’s great for quesadillas (we make our own copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce). Fantastic for salads, chicken tacos, and since I actually did 12 large breasts, I carved a bun sized circle out of a few of the breasts and with the keto buns, it’s a super sandwich! This will be our go-to for grilled chicken from here on out! So if you are debating trying this…JUST DO IT! I’m loving the seasoning blend so much, it’s going to be used on chicken for the smoker also.
Many thanks for a great recipe! Five stars just isn’t enough!
RecipeTeacher says
Hey Robin i’m so glad you both liked the recipe!
Natalie Spiczka says
We really enjoyed this recipe. I had to make with Basil instead or oregano but it was still good. I recommend sprinklng seasoning on rather than rubbing as it did get a little over-seasoned.
Stephanie says
Great recipe! I love this blend of seasonings. I added chicken to a salad along with pan seared corn and
chopped tomatoes & cucumbers with a side of sliced pan toasted bread. Dinner ready in less than 30 minutes. Thank you!
Emily says
very good and super easy. My picky children even liked it. I am excited to make this in the summer with an outdoor grill too.
Kate Sisk says
super delicious and easy! perfect amount of spice
Chana says
Very delicious and easy to make.
Elizabeth says
I have been looking for an easy chicken breast recipe for my Foreman Grill, and want to serve with a large salad. Trying this tonight! Thank you so much!
Kate says
Very good! My husband loved it! And very easy to make! Had all the ingredients here. A win-win altogether. Thanks!
RecipeTeacher says
Thanks so much, Kate! I think it’s the easiest all around way to make quick chicken breasts. Thanks for the feedback!