Hi everyone!  I thought I would stop by today & share a quick and easy recipe with you guys: my smoky-sweet grilled chicken breast.  This is great as a main dish, but also makes great leftovers- perfect for all you “meal preppers” out there.  Make up a big batch at the beginning of the week, and enjoy it over salad, tossed in soup, or stir-fried with a bunch of veggies.

The flavors here are the perfect blend of smoky and sweet, with a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper.  I love how I can take this chicken in so many directions~ as it pairs well with so many different flavor profiles (Asian, Mexican, American, etc.).  This crisp & flavor-packed grilled chicken would be amazing on a taco salad, stir fried with Asian veggies, or dipped in barbecue sauce.  I served mine plain alongside broccoli mountain, and it was awesome. 
 
However you choose to enjoy this recipe, I hope you love it!  & Feel free to multiply the recipe  🙂
 
Just a tip: cutting the chicken breasts in half cuts the cooking time down (so no need to worry about a pink center), and gives you extra space to season with that tasty rub!
 

 

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Smoky-Sweet Grilled Chicken Breast

Servings: 4
Calories: 131kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (if you like it a little spicy!)
  • Avocado oil

Instructions

  • Combine all of the spices in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast in half, so that you have two thinner pieces of meat.
  • Sprinkle each piece of chicken with the spice blend, and pat it in to the meat.  Flip them all over & repeat on the other side.
  • Drizzle avocado oil onto a grill pan to coat.  Bring the heat up to medium – medium high.
  • Place the chicken breasts onto the hot pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.  Flip them all over & cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes (for a total cooking time of 8 to 10 minutes).
  • Let the chicken rest on a plate for a minute to keep it juicy, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg
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