Description
Sizzling Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Chicken brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your backyard griddle, delivering crispy, cheesy perfection that makes dinner feel like a special occasion without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Mix 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Transfer 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins into a large zip-top bag. Pour the spice mixture inside, seal tightly, and massage thoroughly to ensure each piece gets evenly coated.
- Melt 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 10 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes.
- Stir the sauce until ingredients combine smoothly. Mix in ⅓ cup fresh parsley and remove from heat. Separate ⅓ of the sauce for later serving.
- Preheat Blackstone griddle to 375°F. Arrange marinated chicken tenderloins on the hot surface.
- Sear chicken for 5 minutes on the first side, creating a golden-brown exterior.
- Flip chicken and generously baste with warm garlic Parmesan sauce. Cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Continue flipping and basting until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring complete cooking.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates and drizzle with reserved sauce. Sprinkle additional chopped parsley for garnish if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to let the spices deeply penetrate the meat, enhancing flavor and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches exactly 165°F, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety.
- For a lower-carb version, swap hot sauce with hot chili oil or cayenne pepper to reduce sugar content without losing heat.
- When cooking on the griddle, avoid overcrowding to ensure each chicken tenderloin gets a perfect golden-brown sear and cooks evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 438 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg