Over the years we have perfected the juicy, tender grilled chicken breasts but sometimes we are a little short on time and need them to be done faster. So, we decided to use our tutorial on how to butterfly chicken breasts and cut down that cook time on the grill. And, let’s just say… wow! We still get a perfectly juicy piece of chicken in a fraction of the time. Amazing and a great option for adding to so many different dinner recipes!
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- chicken breasts – sometimes they are a little thick, so we have cut them in half, lengthwise, for a more even cook that results in tender chicken every time!
- soy sauce – a super basic chicken marinade, but feel free to use your favorite or sub with coconut aminos to make it gluten-free.
How To Make Grilled Chicken Cutlets
Grilling Tips
To ensure that you are successful when cooking on the grill, keep these things in mind:
- Make sure the grill is hot! Just turn it on when the chicken goes into the marinade to preheat before starting to cook anything.
- Clean + Greased grates! You always want to make sure the grill grates are clean and greased before placing the meat on them.
- Use a Meat Thermometer! When cooking meat, always make sure you have a meat thermometer handy to keep track of that internal temperature.
Best Ways To Serve Grilled Chicken Cutlets
There are so many ways to enjoy these perfectly cooked cutlets! We love to cut them up and enjoy on our Grilled Protein Chicken Salad + Seedy Granola Crunch, in a Southwest Quinoa Salad, or in a Chicken Caesar Wrap. The options are endless, so feel free to use this quick cooking technique for any of your favorite dinner recipes!
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- How long do you grill chicken cutlets? This will depend on the size of the chicken, but our chicken cutlets typically take around 4-5 minutes on each side. Be sure to use a meat thermometer and cook until their internal temperature reaches 162 degrees F. Then let them rest for 5-10 minutes and the temp will reach 165 degrees F.
- Should I marinate chicken cutlets? Using a marinade is a great idea for keeping chicken juicy and tender. We kept it simple by using soy sauce as the marinade, but our chicken marinade or other store-bought options would also work!
- What seasoning is good for chicken cutlets? If marinades aren’t your thing or you just really want to amp up the flavor by using both, try sprinkling a chicken seasoning on both sides of the cutlets before grilling!
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Grilled Chicken Cutlets Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Grilled Chicken Cutlets are the perfect way to have juicy, tender chicken on the grill in a fraction of the time!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (sub coconut aminos or tamari)
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut Chicken: Lay chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast in half, lengthwise. This will result in 4 chicken cutlets that are half as thick.
- Marinate Chicken: Put the chicken cutlets in a bowl or large storage bag with the soy sauce to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Prep: Preheat the outdoor grill to a medium-high heat and ensure the grill grates are clean.
- Grill Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Season chicken with a sprinkling of salt and pepper on both sides. Place the cutlets directly on the grill grates to sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drop the heat of the grill a little bit while the chicken finish cooking. Let them cook until their internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees F (use a meat thermometer).
- Rest: Let the meat rest for about 5-10 minutes on a cutting board.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken by itself or use in your favorite recipe – we love them on our Grilled Protein Chicken Salad + Seedy Granola Crunch!
Notes
- Marinade: we kept it simple for these cutlets and just used soy sauce but, if you have the time, we also highly recommend our Chicken Marinade!
- Storage: this is a great way to prep some cooked chicken to use later in the week. After cooking, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 267.9 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26.2 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg
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