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Blackstone Garlic Butter Marinated Chicken Thighs Recipe

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A flavorful and juicy Blackstone chicken thighs recipe featuring boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in soy sauce and cooked on a flat-top griddle with garlic butter. Perfect for serving on its own, over salads, in burrito bowls, or in tacos. This recipe ensures tender chicken with a delicious savory garlic butter finish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Garlic Butter

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Cooking Oils

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or substitute with avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for drizzling during cooking)

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a glass bowl and add 1/4 cup soy sauce. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Heat the Flat-Top: Preheat your flat-top griddle to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread it evenly across the surface to prevent sticking and help with browning.
  4. Cook First Side of Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs on the hot flat-top. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to sear the chicken and lock in flavors.
  5. Add Soy Sauce and Garlic Butter: Open the lid and drizzle a small amount of soy sauce over the chicken thighs. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared garlic butter on top of each thigh. Close the lid and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Flip and Season Second Side: Open the lid and flip each chicken thigh over. Season the other side with kosher salt and black pepper, then add another tablespoon of garlic butter and drizzle with more soy sauce. Continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 162°F to ensure juicy and perfectly cooked chicken.
  7. Rest the Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate and allow them to rest. The residual heat will raise the internal temperature to the safe 165°F. Resting also helps redistribute the juices for moist, tender meat.
  8. Serve: Slice or cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Serve as desired—on its own, over a fresh salad, in a burrito bowl, or as the star ingredient in Blackstone chicken tacos.

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking the chicken; remove from the heat at 162-163°F since it will continue to rise during resting to 165°F, ensuring juicy and tender meat.
  • You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a higher smoke point and milder flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences; soy sauce adds saltiness so use kosher salt sparingly.
  • Using a flat-top griddle is essential for this recipe to achieve even cooking and proper caramelization, but a cast-iron skillet can be a good alternative.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

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