Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

Trim excess fat and gristle from the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and place them in a large zip-top bag.

Combine water, salt, and sugar in a large bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.

Place chicken breasts in the brine and let soak for 45 minutes.

Prepare the brine: In a bowl, combine 4 cups of water, 2 tbsp kosher salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Mix well until salt and sugar dissolve.

Pour the brine into the zip-top bag with the chicken breasts. Seal the bag and massage it gently to distribute the brine evenly around the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.

Preheat a square cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp ground black pepper to make the seasoning mix.

Remove chicken breasts from brine, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.

Preheat your grill to medium heat (approximately 350°F).

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle 2 tsp olive oil over the chicken and rub it evenly to coat. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing it gently to adhere.

Sear chicken on the preheated grill pan for 2 minutes on each side.

Place the chicken on the grill, top-side down. Grill for 4 minutes, then flip and grill for another 4 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. Continue grilling until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 4 more minutes.

Add ice cubes to the pan and transfer to the preheated oven.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove the chicken from the grill. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.