Until now, I’ve never been asked to write about grilling boneless, skinless chicken breasts, probably because they’re just not as enticing as smoky ribs or a juicy rare steak with a caramelized crust. And even though pulled pork and ribs are more my specialty, the reality is that most of my friends (and most people in general) grill more chicken breasts than they do pork shoulder or even steak. It’s easy to see why: Chicken breasts don’t need much prep, they cook quickly, and they’re relatively healthy. Yet they can be a little boring and all too often turn out dry, which is why my friends are always asking me how to grill chicken breasts so they turn out flavorful and juicy. Read on to learn about my favorite methods, try the accompanying recipes, and discover just how great grilled chicken breasts can be.

策略1：在Buttermilk腌

在腌料中浸泡鸡不仅提高了味道，还可以帮助保持鸡湿润。虽然它只穿过约1/4英寸深的，但在鸡胸肉上的良好量，并且足以让初始叮咬感觉更加多汁。在左侧的腌料中，酪乳中的酸嫩滑了鸡肉，同时增加了自己的浓郁的味道。当存在大量的酸存在时，鸡胸乳房不需要腌到很多时间来获得利益。事实上，如果留下过长，酸会过多地分解肉，使其看起来很糊状。烧烤酱的一面，如左手的配方，也有助于多汁的印象。

Try this recipe:Barbecued Buttermilk-Marinated Chicken Breasts

Strategy 2: Pound Thinly

这可能听起来很明显,但保持时尚的一种方式ken breast from drying out is to not overcook it. Pounding the breast thin (or even using presliced cutlets) means the meat will be done soon after it hits the heat. And even if it were to dry out a bit, the dryness would not be as noticeable in a thin bite, especially one paired with a salad of juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and a creamy yogurt dressing.（专业尖端：如果鸡胸胸在一端非常厚，那么敲尾将使它变平一点，使乳房更均匀地烹饪。这适用于任何鸡胸肉配方。）

Try this recipe:鸡霍里塔基沙拉与tzatziki

策略3：盐水迅速

重生是防止鸡肉干燥的万无一失的方法。在最基本的中，在盐水和水溶液中浸泡的最基本的，但通常添加糖以平衡盐味并促进褐变。随着盐进入肉细胞，它会改变肌肉纤维和蛋白质的结构，溶胀它们的水保持能力。它还吸引了盐水的味道，从内部调味。（别饮用盐，或者它会味道太咸。）

Brining can take hours for a larger piece of meat, but chicken breast needs just 20 minutes; too long and it will become too salty. For the most basic brine, dissolve 1/2 cup kosher salt and 1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown) in a gallon of water. Let it cool, and then soak the chicken. The result is pure chicken flavor. Brines are also a great way to add additional subtle flavor, as in thissweet-tea brined chicken, which gets extra sweetness from the lemonade.

Try this recipe:甜茶培养的鸡胸肉

策略4：外套用梅奥

当你烧烤皮肤鸡肉时，皮肤可以保护肉免受热量，同时用脂肪塑造它。在墨西哥瓦哈卡的旅行中，蛋黄酱是一个烹饪主食，我看到了蛋黄酱的涂层可以类似地工作。奖金：蛋黄酱也分配口味，如这些墨西哥风格的灵感。您可以尝试将其他味道添加到普通的Mayo，如芥末和迷迭香或刺山柑和欧芹。

Try this recipe:烤chipotle鸡胸肉用烤玉米和黑豆salsa