Grilled Chicken Breasts with Grapefruit Glaze

June 2, 2025

Summer has officially arrived, and the grill is ready for its time to shine. With school out and schedules loosening up, it’s the perfect moment to keep dinner effortless yet packed with flavor. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Grapefruit Glaze delivers just that—light, fresh, and fast, without sacrificing taste.

This recipe centers around a simple glaze made with grapefruit juice and zest, garlic, oil, and honey. The citrus brings a bright kick, while the honey mellows it out with just the right amount of sweetness. As the chicken cooks over medium-high heat, the glaze gets brushed on repeatedly, creating a glossy, flavorful coating that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

Once the chicken is done, the remaining glaze gets a quick boil in a saucepan and is poured over the top—locking in moisture and adding an extra punch of flavor. The result? Juicy, tender chicken with a tart-sweet finish that feels just right for summer evenings.

Whether you're grilling for family, neighbors, or just a quiet night on the patio, this dish fits into the rhythm of the season: simple, satisfying, and made for outdoor living.

Serves: 4

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Grapefruit Glaze Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest (from about 1/2 grapefruit)
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds in all)

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Grapefruit Glaze Directions

1. Light the grill. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill the chicken breasts over moderately high heat, brushing frequently with the glaze, for 8 minutes. Turn and cook, brushing with more glaze, until the chicken is just done, 10 to 12 minutes longer. Remove.
3. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, bring the remaining glaze to a boil. Boil for about 1 minute, remove from the heat, and pour over the grilled chicken.

Taken from trueflame.com