Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla

Ingredientes

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (, or cumin (optional))
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (, optional)
• freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Make sure your meat is thawed and set out at room temperature 15 minutes before cooking.

2. 2

   Pound: Trim chicken breasts. Pat down with paper towels, if needed. Using a meat tenderizer, pound each piece of chicken into an even thickness. Rub olive oil evenly over top.

3. 3

   Stir: In a small bowl, stir together the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika and chili powder. Rub evenly over both sides of the chicken.

4. 4

   Cook: Grill chicken 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the center is no longer pink and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160ºF to 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with freshly squeezed lime and chopped cilantro if desired.