Description
Discover a quick, tender Blackstone chicken breast recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Easy steps, bold flavors, and a juicy finish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skin‑less chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and the surface get a nice sear.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of each breast.
- Heat the pan: Place a Blackstone griddle or a large cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Sear: When the oil shimmers, lay the chicken breasts in the pan. Don’t crowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook: Sear for 4–5 minutes on the first side until a golden crust forms. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes on the second side. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Finish with lemon: Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken during the last minute of cooking to add brightness.
- Rest: Transfer the breasts to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Slice or serve whole, and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without overcooking.
- Let the chicken rest; it keeps the meat juicy.
- If you like a crispier crust, increase the heat slightly for the first minute of searing.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the smoked paprika to ½ tsp.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Chicken
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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