Whole Chicken Breasts

The basic technique for grilling bone-in chicken breasts. Try the variations, too!

Remove skin from chicken breasts, if desired. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Place bone-side down in center of cooking grate. Grill 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.

Makes 4 servings.

Tasty Variations:

• Orange-Ginger Chicken: Prepare as above. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat 1/3 cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder until marmalade melts. Brush on chicken during the last 10 minutes of grilling time.
• Tropical Chicken: Prepare as above. Brush chicken with mixture of 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, 2 tablespoons bottled barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder during the last 10 minutes of grilling time.