Stop guessing and start grilling! Learn exactly how to cook juicy chicken breast on a George Foreman grill in just 8 minutes. Using only 4 simple ingredients, this fuss-free recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner for busy families who want a healthy meal without the outdoor cleanup.
Mindy’s Recipe Snapshot
- Method: Indoor Contact Grilling (George Foreman)
- Grill Temp: 425°F (or “High” setting)
- Cook Time: 8 minutes total (4 minutes per side)
- Key Ingredients: Chicken breast, cooking spray, salt, and pepper.
- Top Tip: Pound chicken to a 1-inch uniform thickness to ensure it stays juicy and cooks evenly without drying out.
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We love grilled foods but grilling outdoors isn’t always an option here in Kansas. It is windy a fair amount of days here and we can’t cook on the outdoor grill for fear of catching the neighborhood on fire.
Plus, we aren’t a fan of standing out there next to a hot grill in 100+ degree temperatures.
The other great thing about grilling indoors is the easy cleanup. I like that I can take the grill plates off and wash them in the dishwasher.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: We like boneless skinless breasts that have been trimmed of any fat and pounded to a uniform thickness. The ones in these photos were about 11.5 ounces each so we made two servings out of each one, for a total of 4 servings.
- Cooking Spray: I use either canola oil spray or olive oil spray, whatever I have on hand. You can evenly coat the chicken using a couple of teaspoons of olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oil.
- Seasoning: We season our boneless skinless chicken breasts simply with salt and pepper for this particular recipe.
How to Make Grilled Chicken
- Preheat the grill to 425°, this will take approximately 5 minutes.
- Trim any fat or cartilage from chicken breasts and pound to an even thickness of about 1″.
- Spray with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper, place chicken seasoned side down onto the grill plate and spray and season the second side.
- Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes, turn over and cook another 4 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Do You Flip Chicken on a George Foreman Grill?
George Foreman instructions say flipping is not necessary, but I like to flip my chicken halfway through cooking for more even browning and grill marks.
Tips
- A meat thermometer should read 165° when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.
- Cooking times per side may vary depending on the thickness of the breast(s) you are grilling.
- While this is a simple recipe the chicken can be marinated before cooking, if desired. Marinating is a great way to make the chicken extra tender and juicy. This citrus dressing makes a great marinade for chicken.
- You can season your chicken any way you like, sometimes we use lemon pepper seasoning or Montreal Chicken seasoning.
- I have not tried making this boneless chicken breast recipe with BBQ sauce.
- I have a George Foreman Contact Smokeless – Ready Grill, Family Size and it can cook two large chicken breasts at a time.
Tips for Preparing Chicken
- If you don’t have a meat mallet you can use a heavy skillet or pan, or a heavy rolling pin.
- I learned watching Alton Brown that you should spritz the chicken with water to provide some lubrication when flattening chicken. I don’t have a spritzer in my kitchen so I just have a small bowl of water handy and drizzle some on each side of the chicken before I begin to pound it.
- I put my chicken on a cutting board or mat and cover it with plastic wrap because the chicken will splatter everywhere if you don’t. You can also put it inside a zip top bag to flatten it.
- Use even controlled strokes and flatten it a little at a time. I work to make it a little flatter all over by a little at a time on both sides, not all at once. This helps to avoid tearing the meat and it (hopefully) won’t break apart. As you can see in the photos one of my breasts broke this time, I was okay with it because I was cutting it up into more than one serving.
Storage and reheating
Store leftover grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm leftovers in the microwave. This chicken is also great cold on wraps, in or on salads, or to be used in other recipes that call for cooked chicken.
More Easy Chicken Recipes
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- Copycat Chicken Salad
- Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo
- Alfredo Chicken Broccoli & Pasta
This chicken is great for quick dinner or to use in recipes. We use it in my Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Wraps and Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken.
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How to Cook Chicken Breast on George Foreman Grill
Equipment
- George Foreman Indoor Grill
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 11-12 ounces each
- cooking spray
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 425°, this will take approximately 5 minutes.
- Trim any fat or cartilage from chicken breasts and pound to an even thickness of about 1". Spray with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper, place chicken seasoned side down onto the grill plate and spray and season the second side.2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooking spray, salt, black pepper
- Close the lid and cook for 4 minutes, turn over and cook another 4 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.