Campfire
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Campfire Chicken Dinner: Simple Grilled & Seasoned
This easy campfire chicken recipe, brined and rubbed, makes for a tasty, no-fuss meal on your next outdoor adventure.
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Added September 9, 2026

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •2 large chicken breasts
- •4 cups water
- •3 tbsp salt
- •2 tbsp sugar
- •1 tbsp smoked paprika
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp onion powder
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
- • Grill
- • Mixing bowl
- • Meat thermometer
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, mix water, salt, and sugar until dissolved to create a brine.
- 2Submerge chicken breasts in brine and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- 3Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 4In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- 5Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, and coat with olive oil and spice mix.
- 6Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- 7Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Camp tips
- • Brining keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful.
- • Try adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the brine for added flavor.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 250
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