How To Cook Chicken On A Grill Pan
Is your grilled chicken left overcooked or too pink in the middle? Chicken breast itself is lean, and without skin to protect it from intense heat, you may be left with undone grilled chicken. The intense heat of gas range grill or charcoal provides a savory flavor to your chicken, but the result could be an awful blunt taste if not done properly. That's why I'm going to tell you how to cook chicken on grill pan to make a deliciously charred chicken breast on your stovetop.
How to Cook Chicken On Grill Pan
The pan's grooves allow the fat to drip without radiating extreme heat like the grill or flame. Grilling on the pan works best with chicken's tender meaty parts, making it cook quickly and evenly.
Ingredients:
- Four medium boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 oz each
- One teaspoon fresh basil or parsley
- One teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- One lemon or lime optional
- One tablespoon olive oil
Instructions on how to cook chicken on grill pan:
- Mix all dry seasoning, and season the entire chicken breast in a small bowl.
- Switch the stove to high heat and place a grill pan for three minutes. Do not put the chicken yet.
- Switch to medium heat and pour olive oil into your grill pan or whatever cooking oil you have in your kitchen. Make sure the pan's surface is coated with oil.
- Cook the chicken breasts for five to six minutes. When the chicken turns to golden, dark grill marks; flip it. Use a pair of tongs to flip it and cook the other chicken breast side for another six minutes.
- Turn off the stove. Allow the chicken breasts to rest for three minutes before slicing.
- You may sprinkle it with lemon or lime to add a tangy flavor.
Grilling skinless chicken breasts is an excellent healthy food diet because it contains low calories but high protein. It also helps you burn calories. Without breading mix powder or skin, chicken breasts let you lose weight while satisfying your meat cravings.
Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
This recipe offers a fresh and delicious chicken meal combined with flavorful grilled marks and lemon taste. You can use a cast iron grill pan with this recipe. You can cook this meal on the stove and get the tasty char with your vegetables and chicken just like you would on a grill.
Ingredients:
- 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- One bunch asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp roasted garlic seasoning, or seasoning blend
- 1 tsp salt
- Two lemons sliced to ¼ inches thick
Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts on a Saran wrap sheet, and smack them to ½ inches thick. Tenderize the chicken with seasoning.
- Combine the chicken with olive oil and roasted garlic seasoning or seasoning mix.
- Put the chicken breasts over the stove and grill it with medium to medium-high heat for six minutes.
- Cut the asparagus to ¼ sizes and discard any fibrous ends. You can opt to chop the asparagus depending on your preferred sizes, then toss it with salt and olive oil.
- Add the lemons and asparagus to the grill pan. Cook for another three minutes or until the chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- When the lemon slices develop a char, switch the heat to low. Place them on the chicken breast, make sure they are not direct to the heat.
- Switch off the heat. Serve and enjoy
How Long To Brine Chicken Cutlets
Another approach you can take is marinating the chicken with your favorite seasoning blend. Pound the chicken cutlets or breasts to even thickness, and grill them on high heat. You can also brine the chicken cutlets, which you don't have to cut the chicken breast shape.
It only takes about 30 minutes to brine the chicken. Pour ¼ cup of kosher sales into 4 cups of water, and dissolve it. Place the mixture in a pan and put the chicken breast to absorb the moisture. This way, the moisture can hold the grill chicken breast without drying even on high heat.
Brine the chicken for half an hour, so it will not be too salty. But it will be enough to add salty flavor to the chicken, enhancing the grilled chicken taste.
It may be a lot of work to learn how to cook chicken on grill pan, but you shouldn't skip brining or marinating because it adds a savory flavor to your chicken cutlets.
Tips For Seasoning Chicken Before Grilling
- Rubbing
Rubbing the seasonings and spices before grilling the chicken can enhance the flavor. But blending the spices with olive oil before rubbing on the chicken provides a twofold chicken flavor success. The oil seals the juices and aroma, thus preventing the chicken from sticking in the grill grates. -
Basting
Basting is a common seasoning for delicious chicken wings. Make a sauce using apricot jam, sweet dates, and strong sherry vinegar that you can smear or spread on the chicken wings or breasts. Because it has sugary ingredients, you can caramelize and burn whatever you are cooking in just two minutes.
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Marinating
Marinating chicken allows the seasoning to absorb the moisture and flavor. You can season the chicken for at least 30 minutes to keep it juicy even when you stop cooking the meal. Light and citrus marinade also allows you to cut the meat easily. It coats the surface and lets the flavor seep in faster.
These tips will absolutely increase the grilled chicken flavor, aside from the char you can get from learning how to cook chicken on grill pan properly. Here's how to learn more about grill pans.
Conclusion
Grilling any foods with an extra layer of seasoning brings out the flavor and brightness of the dishes. It's easy to learn how to cook chicken on grill pan. All it takes is simple flavorings to add tanginess and sweetness to the chicken. I hope this recipe helps you in preparing grilled chicken much easier.
