Traeger Grilled Chicken Breasts is a simple recipe that gives you juicy, flavorful results every time. All you need is a bit of oil, the right seasoning, and a quick cook at 375°. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have tender chicken that’s great on its own or as the protein base for any number of dishes. Slice the chicken and serve it over salad, rice, or with your favorite vegetables.

Traeger Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

The key with this recipe is in the prep. Avocado oil works well with high heat and helps the seasoning stick without burning. It also gives the chicken a nice sear and flavor.

Watch the temperature instead of the time. Take the chicken off the grill when it reaches 165°, and then let it rest for a few minutes to keep it juicy.

Why You’ll Love This Dish#

Fast and reliable: Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish, with no guesswork.
Versatile seasoning: The balanced flavors go well with any side or sauce.
Great for meal prep: The chicken keeps well and is tasty hot or cold in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
Traeger Simplicity: Just set the grill and let it do the work.

Try our Smoked Chicken Breast, too!

Recipe Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Chicken breasts: Use large, boneless pieces and slice them lengthwise for faster, even cooking.
Avocado oil: This oil has a high smoke point, helps brown the chicken, and keeps it moist.
Salt: It brings out the chicken’s natural flavor and seasons the surface well.
Black pepper: This classic seasoning adds a mild heat and depth of flavor.
Garlic powder: It boosts the savory flavor without being too strong.
Onion powder: This rounds out the flavor and adds a touch of sweetness.

How To Make This Recipe

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Preheat grill – Set your pellet grill to 375° and let it heat up.
Prep chicken – Slice each breast in half lengthwise to make them thinner.
Oil and season – Coat the chicken with avocado oil, then season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Grill chicken – Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
Rest and serve – Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Use this for Chicken Alfredo!

Recipe FAQ

How Long To Grill Chicken Breast

How long to grill chicken breasts will vary depending on your grill and even the thickness of your chicken breasts. If you have a thick chicken breast, it is going to take a lot longer than a thinner breast.

What I like to do is to slice the chicken in half to make it half as thick as a typical breast. You'll get more consistent and better results, with less of the “rubbery skin” issue that people often struggle with on pellet grill chicken breasts.

How Do I Store Leftovers?

Let the chicken cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

How Should I Reheat This?

Reheat gently in the microwave with a damp paper towel, or warm it in a skillet with a little broth or water.

Can I Prep This Ahead?

Yes, you can. Season and oil the chicken up to a day ahead, then cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.

Can I Use Bone-In Breasts?

You can use bone-in breasts, but they will take longer to cook. Boneless is faster and cooks more evenly.

Have on a Caesar Salad!

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Try our Smoked Chicken Thighs!

Serve This With

As I mentioned before, this is a great main dish or base to your main meal. Let me share a handful of ways you can serve up this grilled chicken to dress it up even more than it already is.

Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus | This recipe right here is a favorite of mine. I love to take the chicken and place it on top of the pasta and asparagus and make it a full meal. While this dish is already a meal in one, you can always add chicken to elevate the flavor even more.
Salads | Make any green salad and top it with this grilled chicken. It will give you a nice boost of protein that offers a mild chicken flavor. The seasonings used won't overpower the dressing.
Macaroni Salad | Serve the grilled chicken as a main dish and pair with a tasty salad like this macaroni salad. Creamy sauce, tender pasta, and full of summer flavors.
Tacos or Quesadillas | Take the leftover chicken and use it the next day for something like a chicken taco or my favorite chicken and cheese quesadilla.
Stir Fry | Mix up some veggies, create a tangy homemade sauce and toss in the leftover or fresh chicken to make a homemade stir fry in minutes.

You can also serve with my Creamy Mushroom Pasta!

Yield: 6 servings

Traeger Grilled Chicken Breasts

Juicy Traeger Pellet Grilled chicken breasts are easy, fast, and delicious if you follow a few easy tips to make sure they are not overcooked or dry.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Rest Time 5 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 tablespoons chicken rub

Instructions

Preheat your pellet grill to 375° according to factory directions.
Cut in half lengthwise to make them half as thick.
Coat in the avocado oil.
Season all sides of the chicken with the chicken rub.
Place on the grill, and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.

Traeger Grilled Chicken Breast