Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken breast recipe served with a creamy dill sauce that adds a fresh and tangy twist to your meal. Perfect for summer grilling or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the chicken evenly with a nice char.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub each breast with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and promote a good sear.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts for balanced flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F. Look for a nicely charred outside.
- Make the Dill Sauce: While the chicken is grilling, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy chicken.
- Serve: Serve each grilled chicken breast with a generous spoonful of the creamy dill sauce on top, pairing well with roasted vegetables or a fresh cucumber salad.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a cucumber salad.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream to create a lighter sauce.
- The dill sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
