Traeger Verde Grilled Chicken Breasts
My Verde Grilled Chicken Breasts are the kind of dinner that earns a regular spot in the meal plan. They're simple, packed with flavor, and easy enough for a weeknight, but they still feel right at home at a backyard cookout.
Verde Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
The homemade verde rub is what sets this apart from basic grilled chicken. It gives the meat a savory, herby flavor that feels fresh and bright without turning the recipe into a long project. This kind of chicken is great served with potatoes and vegetables, sliced over a salad, tucked into wraps, or piled into tacos or enchiladas.
One of the best things about this recipe is how flexible it is. You can keep it exactly as written for a clean, simple dinner, or build on it with sauces, toppings, and sides that fit the rest of your menu. It's a practical recipe, but it still feels like something you'll look forward to making again.
Why You'll Love This Dish
- Short Ingredient List - You only need chicken breasts and verde rub, which keeps prep easy and grocery shopping simple.
- Fast On The Grill - Thin, even cutlets cook quickly, making this a great pick for busy evenings.
- Great For Meal Prep - The cooked chicken holds up well for lunches, salads, wraps, and rice bowls.
- Easy To Pair With Sides - It fits potatoes, pasta salad, grilled vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.
- Big Flavor Without Extra Work - The rub adds plenty of character without marinades, breading, or a long prep session.
Try my Smoked Salsa Verde!
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.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - A lean, versatile protein that cooks quickly on the grill. Cutting the breasts into even cutlets helps them stay tender and cook more evenly. Chicken thighs can work too if you want a richer result.
- Verde Rub - This seasoning brings the main flavor to the dish, adding savory, herby, bright notes that wake up mild chicken breasts. Any green herb-forward seasoning blend can step in if needed, or you can mix your own with dried herbs, garlic, onion, salt, and a little citrusy punch.
Try in our Smoked Chicken Tacos!
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 The Grill - Heat your grill to 350°F so the grates are hot and ready for even cooking.
- Prep The Chicken - Trim off any excess fat, then cut the chicken breasts into even-thickness cutlets.
- Season Generously - Coat the chicken well with the verde rub on all sides.
- Grill The Chicken - Place the cutlets directly on the grates and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and cook for 6 to 8 minutes more.
- Rest And Serve - Pull the chicken at 160°F to 162°F, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with Homemade Guacamole!
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let the chicken cool before packing it up so the texture stays better. Sliced leftovers are handy for salads, wraps, tacos, and rice bowls.
Reheat the chicken gently so it stays tender. A low oven, covered skillet, or short bursts in the microwave work well. Adding a small splash of water or broth can help keep the meat from drying out.
Yes. You can trim and cut the chicken into cutlets earlier in the day, then season it shortly before grilling. You can even grill it ahead and keep it chilled for meal prep, which makes dinner or lunch much easier later.
Yes. Chicken thighs are a good swap if you want a slightly richer bite. You can switch the verde rub for taco seasoning, lemon pepper, garlic herb seasoning, or a smoky barbecue blend if you want a different flavor profile.
Make some Cilantro Lime Rice!
More Grilled Chicken Recipes
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- Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Traeger Grilled Chicken Breast
- Traeger Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
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- Spicy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
- Grilled Greek Chicken
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Verde Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
This simple recipe for verde grilled chicken breast is the perfect thing to throw on the grill after a long day or work! This can be turned into so many different meals, you're going to want to make a double-batch!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons verde rub
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 350°F. Trim any excess fat from the chicken, then cut it into even-thickness cutlets.
- While the grill is preheating, liberally season the chicken breast with the verde rub.
- Place the chicken breast directly on the grill grates.
- Let cook for 8-10 minutes, and then flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes on the other side.
- Check the internal temperature and pull when the chicken reaches 160°-162°F.
- Let rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 112mgProtein: 47g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
