You are absolutely warned to avoid grilling a cold chicken piece, because as with most meats, you must bring close to room temperature before grilling or cooking. It makes more even cooking throughout. If you take the chicken to grill directly from the fridge, you may find the outside is ready soon, but the required temperature reaches later inside the chicken.
Allow chicken breast to sit about 30 minutes at room temperature before cooking. Not much longer or you’ll increase the risk of food contamination.Pre-season: Generously coat both sides of chicken with light olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and desired seasonings. The olive oil helps to hold in moisture while cooking, increases those nice golden sear marks and helps seasonings stick better to the meat.