Our pan-grilled chicken breast recipe is here to fulfill your cravings for a delicious and juicy meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a hot pan, you can transform an ordinary chicken breast into a masterpiece.
This pan-grilled chicken breast with vegetables makes a complete meal when served with rice or noodles and a drizzle of homemade sauce.
The chicken remains moist and juicy and the secret lies in marinating the chicken breast. Marination allows the flavours to penetrate deep into the meat and render an incredible taste.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our pan-grilled chicken breast recipe is guaranteed to impress. The result is a perfectly cooked chicken breast that is tender, juicy, and bursting with savoury goodness.
Table of Contents
- Benefits of Cooking Chicken Breast on a Grill Pan
- Ingredients for a Flavourful Chicken Breast Marinade
- How to pan-grill a perfectly tender and juicy chicken breast
Benefits of Cooking Chicken Breast on a Grill Pan
Cooking on a hot grill pan ensures tender and succulent chicken without compromising on the taste.
Moreover, cooking on a grill pan ensures perfectly cooked tender and juicy chicken every time. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you will agree that grilling needs very little oil. So, why settle for chicken that is high in calories when you can enjoy a flavourful and satisfying meal with our recipe?
Additionally, pan grilling gives the chicken a beautiful sear, creating a crispy and golden brown crust that looks appealing. Pan grilling also gives you complete control over the cooking time, allowing you to achieve a perfectly cooked chicken breast.
Ingredients for a Flavourful Chicken Breast Marinade
To ensure that your pan-grilled chicken breast is bursting with flavour, a good marinade is essential. Here are some ingredients for a delicious marinade:
1. Barbecue sauce: Barbecue sauce is the key ingredient of this marination. Use good quality barbecue sauce, preferably smoky flavoured. This helps to infuse the chicken breast with its rich earthy flavours.
2. Oil: Olive oil, vegetable oil, or any other unflavoured oil serves as a base for the marinade and helps to lock in the moisture.
3. Soy and Chilli sauce: Choose your favorite sauces to add depth and complexity to the marinade. Popular options include chilli garlic sauce, oyster sauce and dark soy sauce.
4. Salt and Pepper: These basic seasonings are essential for enhancing the overall taste of the chicken breast.
Combine these ingredients in a bowl or add them directly to the chicken breast to create a flavourful marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight. You can also customize the proportions of each ingredient according to your taste preferences.
How to pan-grill a perfectly tender and juicy chicken breast
Once you have your chicken marinated, follow these simple cooking techniques, and you’ll be able to enjoy a perfect chicken breast that is both tender and juicy. So let’s begin –
1. Preheat your pan grill over medium-high heat. It’s essential to have a hot grill to achieve a flavourful sear on the chicken breast.
2. Add a few drops of oil to the grill pan and allow it to heat before placing the chicken breast on it.
3. Cook the chicken undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breast. Avoid flipping the chicken too soon, as this can cause it to stick to the pan.
4. Prepare a basting sauce: Into a bowl add 2 tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli garlic sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp vinegar.
5. Once the chicken breast easily releases from the grill, baste it with the sauce and flip over using tongs. Continue basting and cooking the chicken breasts for another 6-8 minutes or until well seared and done. Resist the temptation to constantly flip the chicken so that it cooks evenly undisturbed.
6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to seep in and ensures a moist and tender chicken.
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Serving suggestions and accompaniments for pan-grilled chicken breast
Now that your pan-grilled chicken breast is perfectly cooked, it’s time to serve it with some delicious accompaniments. Here are a few serving suggestions to enhance your meal:
1. Serve the chicken breast over a bed of cooked noodles and a drizzle of homemade sauce for a complete meal.
2. Pair the chicken breast with some grilled vegetables, such as carrots, beans, broccoli, or mushrooms, for a healthy and satisfying side dish.
3. Toss the sliced chicken breast with some cooked pasta, fresh basil, and a creamy sauce for a delicious pasta dish.
4. For the homemade drizzling sauce: Combine butter, garlic, flour, stock, ketchup, soy sauce, pepper, and seasonings to get a thick drizzle sauce.
Use your creativity and experiment with different flavours and textures to create a meal that suits your taste preferences.
Conclusion
While our pan-grilled chicken breast recipe is delicious on its own, you can also experiment with different herbs, spices, and marinations to create your own unique flavours. You may also like our Barbecue Chicken Breast Recipe!
Do give this recipe a try and serve it with rice, noodles, or pasta accompanied with some fries and grilled vegetables for a fulfilling meal.
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Pan-Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe: Deliciously Tender & Juicy
Ingredients
Marination
- 04 Chicken breasts wash, pat dry and cut slit on them
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chilli sauce
- 1 tsp Salt – 1 tsp
Basting sauce
- 2 tbsp Barbecue Sauce
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chilli garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- ½ tsp Vinegar
Drizzle Sauce
- 1 tbsp Butter – 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp Garlic chopped
- 2 Green chillies
- 2 tbsp AP Flour
- 400 ml Stock/Water
- 2 tbsp Tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- Seasonings and sauces as needed
Grilled Vegetables
- 1 tbsp Butter – 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp Garlic – 1 tbsp
- 100 grams Green beans
- 1 Carrot
- 100 grams Mushrooms
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
- 1 tsp Pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
How to pan-grill Chicken Breast
- Marinate the chicken breasts with ingredients under 'Marination'. Allow to rest for at least 30 mins or overnight.
- Preheat your pan grill over medium-high heat.
- Add a few drops of oil to the grill pan and allow it to heat before placing the chicken breast on it.
- Cook the chicken undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breast.
- Once the chicken easily releases from the grill, baste it with the sauce and flip them over using tongs.
- Continue basting and cooking the chicken breasts for another 6-8 minutes or until well seared and done
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve over a plate of noodles and grilled vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust sauces and seasonings to suit your taste.
- Do not overcook the chicken breasts. Also, resist the temptation to constantly flip the chicken so that it cooks evenly undisturbed.
- Serve with an accompaniment of your choice and preference.
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