When I grill chicken breasts, they always come out dry.

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The Barbecue Bible

By Steven Raichlen

Published 1998

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That’s the problem with skinless, boneless chicken breasts. They’re almost pure protein, so there’s nothing to keep them moist. There are at least seven solutions to your problem—feel free to use two or more at one time.

1. Once these chicken breasts have grilled for a few minutes, they are moved a quarter turn to get some expert grill marks.

2. Great grill marks turn chicken breasts from bland to boast-worthy.

1. Marinate the chicken breasts in a marinade that contains at least 25 percent olive oil or vegetable oil.