How to grill chicken on the stovetop! Here’s how we make our favorite grill-pan chicken that is juicy, flavorful and a staple in our lunch and dinner prep.
This is a go-to recipe in our home to grill chicken on the stovetop – no grill needed. So it feels crazy that we haven’t shared this until now!!
We make this a few times a month and it is something that goes well with anything. Just make a batch and keep it on hand for salads, quesadillas, anything you want. You can add it to any bowls or pasta dishes too.
It only takes a few minutes to make this chicken and you can have it all week long for anything you are craving. And contrary to most chicken, I don’t find this recipe boring at all. Super flavorful, yet versatile.
I cannot wait to hear what you think of this!! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Tiktok if you try it.
What ingredients you need to make chicken on a grill pan:
- Thin sliced chicken (I found this at the store)
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground pepper
- A few leaves of fresh basil, oregano, and parsley
How to cook chicken on the grill pan:
- Heat a grill pan on medium heat
- Pat dry the thinly sliced chicken breasts
- Add chicken to a bowl and add in olive oil, lemon juice, spices and fresh herbs
- Add chicken to a preheated cast iron grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes each side (don’t overcook or they’ll get dried out!)
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FAQS on making grill pan chicken:
- What is your go-to grill pan to make these one? I LOVE using this one!!
- What kind of chicken do you like to make on the grill pan? The extra thin chicken breasts are phenomenal. I love my crispy chicken thighs too but this method is made for thinly pounded chicken breasts!
- How long do these stay good for? Best way to reheat chicken? I actually eat these cold most often, but I love cold food (I also have 2 young kids so what is hot food lol). But if you want to reheat, you can warm on a greased skillet over the stovetop or microwave.
A few delicious dishes to add this grill-pan chicken to:
The Best Healthy Classic Caesar Salad
10-minute Greek Tortellini Salad (gluten-free)
Delicious Crispy Rice Salad (gluten-free)
The Best Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
How to Grill Chicken on the Stovetop (no grill needed)
How to grill chicken on the stovetop! Here’s how we make our favorite grill-pan chicken that is juicy, flavorful and a staple in our lunch and dinner prep.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 11 mins
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb of thin sliced chicken (I found this at the store)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground pepper
- A few leaves of fresh basil, oregano, and parsley
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan on medium heat
- Pat dry the thinly sliced chicken breasts
- Add chicken to a bowl and add in olive oil, lemon juice, spices and fresh herbs
- Add chicken to a preheated cast iron grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes each side (don’t overcook or they’ll get dried out!)
Notes
*Store in the fridge for 5 days. Or you can freeze these for 2 months.
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Darla
This sounds wonderful but you never mention how much olive oil and lemon juice in the recipe?
Rachel
we usually eye ball it so it is a light marinade! 🙂
Nikki
How did you get the grill marks?
Rachel
from the grill pan! 🙂
paula
the amazon link listed shows a flat grill pan – how do the sear grill marks appear- is this the correct link?
Rachel
this one can give you that!
Michele
Sounds yummy but how much lemon juice and olive oil to use? It wasn’t in the recipe. Thank you!
Rachel
about 1-2 tbsp oil and juice from 1/2 lemon