Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken breasts in center of cooking grate. Grill 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and no longer pink inside, turning once halfway through cooking time.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: The basic how-to for the indispensable chicken breast.

Tasty variations: Grilled chicken breasts can be sliced and served on top of a tossed green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. Grilled chicken breasts make delicious sandwiches. Place grilled breast on a bun and top with lettuce and sliced tomato or a grilled red pepper half. Serve with your favorite dressing. For a quick salad, cube grilled chicken breasts, combine with chopped walnuts, celery, apple cubes, and mayon