How To Griddle Chicken Breast on Traeger Flatrock

Name: Griddle Chicken Breast Recipe (Blackstone or Flatrock Grill) | Sip Bite Go
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce; 1 tbsp ginger (chopped); 1 tbsp chives (chopped (substitute cilantro)); 1 tbsp garlic (chopped); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (premade is fine)

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Chicken Breast on the griddle couldn’t be easier. The high heat of the Traeger Flatrock Griddle flattop (gifted) creates a tasty caramelized golden brown sear on the exterior with a moist interior that will satisfy any chicken breast lover. Let’s griddle chicken breast with 2 different marinade options…

Special thanks to Traeger Grills for providing Sip Bite Go with the Flatrock grill for review. All opinions are my own.

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Why griddled chicken breast is simple to make…

This is a hot and fast method to cook boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Use whatever seasoning you like. Either a marinade or simple salt and pepper are good chicken seasoning options.
Cook veggies like griddle onions or griddle broccoli at the same time.

Griddling Chicken Breast with marinade on Traeger Flatrock Grill

New to flat top cooking?

Scroll to the bottom of this post for step-by-step video instructions.

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Ingredients

Basic ingredients for griddled chicken breast..

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
Any seasoning of your choice (either a marinade or dry rub will work – I used two different marinades for this recipe, which are shared below…)

Teriyaki griddled chicken breast marinade ingredients

You can just use store bought teriyaki sauce for this griddled chicken recipe…

Jenna Passaro food blogger making teriyaki marinade for griddled chicken breast recipe

…or you can add some fresh ingredients like I show you in the video…

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp ginger, chopped
1 tbsp chives, chopped (substitute cilantro)
1 tbsp garlic, chopped

BBQ chicken breast marinade ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
⅓ cup BBQ sauce (pre-made is fine)

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How to make griddled chicken breasts

Now I’ll walk you through it…

Quick look at this griddle chicken breast recipe

Season chicken breast with either a marinade or dry rub.
Preheat flattop griddle to medium high heat.
Griddle chicken breasts for 10 – 15 minutes flipping frequently for an even cook and sear.
Finish griddled chicken breasts once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove, rest, and enjoy.

Teriyaki griddled chicken breast on serving platter

Detailed recipe steps

Prep all ingredients before cooking chicken breasts on the griddle. You’ll want them ready to use. I like to use a tray.
Prepare chicken breasts by marinating them in Teriyaki or BBQ sauce as seen in this recipe (marinade info is below). Alternatively you can season the chicken breasts with any dry rub of your choice.
Preheat Traeger Flatrock, Blackstone Grill, or whatever indoor griddle or outdoor flattop you’re using to a medium-high heat.
Add cooking oil to coat the griddle.
Griddle chicken breasts for 10 – 15 minutes flipping frequently for an even cook and sear on both sides. If your griddle is too hot, turn down the heat and add a little water (carefully – it might splatter) to the flattop to create some steam. Adding water helps avoid burning your chicken breast.
Remove griddle chicken breasts at 165 degrees F as measured with an internal read thermometer.
Rest griddled chicken breasts for at least 10 minutes and enjoy.

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FAQs

What’s the difference between smoked VS griddled chicken breasts?

The difference is time and flavor. When you smoke chicken breasts, it will take 1 – 3 hours to finish cooking. Smoking chicken breast is a slow cook method.

When you griddle chicken breast, you will be cooking them hot and fast. The flattop will provide a nice sear and you’ll be finished cooking within 10 – 15 minutes depending on how thick your chicken breasts are.

How long to cook chicken breast on griddles?

It will take ~ 10 minutes depending on the size of your chicken breasts. As usual, it’s always recommended to cook your chicken breast to 165 degrees F internal temperature.

Quick recipe highlights: how to cook chicken breast on griddle?

Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat then add oil or butter to the griddle surface. Place your chicken breasts onto the griddle and cook until done. Flip the chicken breasts regularly to ensure an even cook.

How do you marinade chicken breast?

Start by preparing your favorite liquid marinade. Next, add the chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat entirely. Cover and set in the fridge for 30 minutes minimum before griddling.