Description
This Grilled Chicken Breast with Creamy Dill Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer grilling. Tender grilled chicken breasts are topped with a tangy and creamy dill sauce that adds a burst of flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub them with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make the Dill Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then top each breast with the creamy dill sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a cucumber salad.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter option.
- The dill sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
