Blackstone Chicken
Description
Juicy, golden Blackstone chicken breast with a perfect seared crust — cooked on the griddle in about 15 minutes. A fast, family-favorite weeknight dinner with simple pantry seasonings.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (halved into thin cutlets)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or vegetable/canola oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lemon, optional (for finishing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, parsley, thyme, or rosemary, optional
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise into thin cutlets (or pound to an even ½-inch). Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the chicken with avocado oil, then season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the Blackstone to medium / medium-high (about 375°F). Coat the surface with a thin layer of oil until it shimmers.
- Place the chicken on the griddle — it should sizzle. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice against the grain. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs, if using.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle (or flat-top grill)
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Metal griddle spatula
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the seasoned chicken in the oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 1 hour (or overnight) before cooking — optional, not required.
- Thicker breasts need 6–7 minutes per side. Always cook to 165°F.
- Don't use olive oil for griddling — its low smoke point causes burning. Use a high-smoke-point oil instead.
- Don't overcrowd the griddle; cook in batches if needed to keep the surface hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg