Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken sizzles to life on the Blackstone griddle, delivering restaurant-quality flavor straight from your outdoor cooking space. Crispy, herb-coated chicken breasts dripping with melted parmesan create an easy weeknight meal that makes dinner feel like a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lb chicken tenderloins
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick (113 g / 4 oz) salted butter
- 10 garlic cloves
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat each chicken tenderloin with the spice mixture.
- Allow chicken to marinate for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance flavor penetration.
- Melt 1 stick (113 g) salted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 10 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute without browning.
- Incorporate ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes into the butter mixture. Stir until cheese melts smoothly.
- Mix in ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley and remove sauce from heat. Set aside for later use.
- Preheat Blackstone griddle to 400°F (medium-high). Lightly oil the cooking surface.
- Arrange chicken tenderloins on griddle, ensuring space between pieces to promote proper searing.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes without moving, allowing a nice golden crust to develop.
- Flip chicken and generously brush with prepared garlic Parmesan sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Flip once more and baste with additional sauce.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle remaining sauce over the top and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook quickly and evenly on the flat griddle surface.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and provides a more robust flavor compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- Ensure the Blackstone griddle is preheated to medium-high heat before adding chicken to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg