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platter filled with the ninja foodi grilled chicken breasts and a fork piercing one.
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Ninja Foodi Grilled Chicken Breasts

The best Ninja Foodi Grilled Chicken Breast recipe for super juicy and extremely flavorful chicken. A simple marinade adds flavor and moisture while this prep/cook process keeps it tender!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill
  • Meat Pounder
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Meat Scissors
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized chicken breasts I buy mine from Costco
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • ½ tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Start the Grill

  • **Different grills will have varying ignition and start times** If you’re using the Ninja Indoor Foodi Grill (like I am), inset the grill pan, set Foodi to ‘grill’ setting, and press preheat.

Prepping the Chicken Breasts

  • Start off by removing the thawed chicken from it’s container; run the breast under luke warm water.
  • Take 2 large sheets of plastic wrap and layer them on a cutting board or countertop. You want to be sure they’re overlapping slightly as this is going to be the prepping station for the raw meat.
    A cutting board is lined with plastic wrap then layered with chicken breasts then more plastic wrap overtop the chicken.
  • Using meat scissors, trim away any excess fat from the breasts.
  • Place them on the plastic wrap surface once trimmed & rinsed.
  • After all the breasts there, cover the chicken with 2 more sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Using a meat tenderizer (I call it a meat mallet), pound the chicken breasts until they’re all equal thickness (I aim for mine to be about ½ inch - ¾ inch thickness)
  • Decide how you want to marinate the chicken. Seasonings: Add tenderized chicken into a plastic bag. Pour in lime juice. Then, add in seasonings. Dressing: Add 1 cup of Italian Dressing to a plastic back with tenderized chicken. Toss to coat the breasts well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or for most flavorful results, overnight.
    two plastic baggies filled with two different marinades for chicken breasts.

Grilling the Chicken

  • When the marinated chicken is ready to be grilled, heat the Ninja Foodi to 500°F. Remove the chicken from the marinades (do not put an excess amount of dressing marinade on the grill).
  • Put the marinated chicken breast into the preheated grill. Let cook for 5 minutes of cooking and flip with tongs. Let the chicken cook for another 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature measures 160-165°F. Remove and enjoy!
  • Remove the chicken and turn off grill after using. Serve on a bed of greens, in pasta, or in a wrap!

Video

Notes

You can use any number of chicken breasts - the seasoning blend is made for 4 so just calculate what you need if you have more/less than 4.
Be sure to remove the chicken from the marinades. Do not put an excess amount of dressing marinade on the grill. 
Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 chicken breast | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g