A simple and delicious chicken recipe is right around the corner in this post! Making your own grilled chicken steak is super simple and requires minimal ingredients. My favorite thing about this recipe is the simplicity of the marinade.
More delicious and easy chicken recipes: Chicken Bread and Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders.
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You will need boneless chicken breasts to make your delicious chicken steaks.
Put the ingredients in a bag with the chicken and let it sit. The marinade is quick to whip up and flavors your chicken in a short amount of time. It's truly one of our favorite marinades to use in a pinch. To make this healthy recipe at home, follow the easy instructions below.
What Makes This Grilled Chicken Steak Recipe Special
Versatility: After grilling chicken, there are so many things you can do with it that will delight your taste buds. Place the chicken in tortillas or wraps for an easy lunch, cut it up and toss it on your favorite pizza crust, shred it and add it to rice or noodles, etc. The options are truly endless! I love having grilled chicken on hand weekly to make quick lunches and meals when nothing else is prepped.
Easy and Delicious: Prepping this recipe is as easy as one, two, three. The marinade works quickly, and there aren't many ingredients to hunt down. It's one of the easiest chicken breast recipes you'll find. Not to mention, the marinade makes it taste absolutely delicious!
Endless Serving Suggestions: The sides that pair well with this chicken steak recipe are unlimited! I served it with sauteed vegetables and french fries. It also pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or creamy garlic pasta! Add the chicken to your favorite pesto pasta, salad, or any other chicken recipes.
Grilled Chicken Steak Marinade Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
The ingredients in this homemade marinade leave you with flavorful chicken in no time. Keep this recipe on hand for last-minute dinners or meals when you don't know what to cook! We've all been there, so I know how stressful it can be! This is an easy way to avoid the pre-meal craziness.
How to Make Tender Grilled Chicken Breast
Flatten the chicken breasts for even cooking. 
Marinate the chicken breasts. Grill the chicken breasts on a grill pan.
You will need boneless chicken breasts to make your delicious chicken steaks.
- Begin by flattening your chicken breasts with a heavy mallet if needed.
- Place your chicken breasts in a medium bowl and add the marinating ingredients. Coat thoroughly.
- Marinate your chicken for 20 minutes or overnight if necessary.
- Preheat the grill pan and brush with olive oil.
- Place the chicken fillets on the grill pan and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked thoroughly, serve with sautéed vegetables and French fries.
Your grilled chicken steak is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Be sure to check with a meat thermometer if you have one. I love my instant-read thermometer and highly recommend one if you are looking.
Recipe Notes and Cooking Tips
Here are some notes about the full recipe that will hopefully make your life a little easier.
Chicken Breasts: Flattening the chicken breasts results in more even cooking, so don't skip this step. If your chicken breasts are already pretty flat and even you may not have to worry about it. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can place your chicken under a sheet of cling wrap or in a plastic bag and flatten them using a rolling pin or another heavy object.
Grill pan: If you use a grill pan instead of a grill or the oven, your chicken will take longer to cook because there is less surface area contact. I don't recommend turning the heat up; you will end up with a burnt top and an undercooked middle. Let it cook on medium-high heat and watch it closely.
Getting Perfect Grill Lines: This may seem silly, but it's so satisfying to present your meals with an aesthetic touch. Once you place the chicken breasts on the heated grilled pan, press gently using a spatula, and let it cook untouched for a few minutes. You won't get those nice grill marks if you flip it too early, so let it be. If you don't care about that sort of thing, feel free to disregard it!
Other Cooking Options: If you don't have a grill pan or don't prefer one, you can easily use a frying pan, skillet, or outdoor grill. The chicken will likely cook faster with these options though, so keep a close eye on it. Depending on the thickness of your chicken, it may only take 3-5 minutes to cook through. The heat of the grill will certainly heat your chicken up fast, so stand by!
Variations: If you don't care for some of the seasonings in this recipe, you can easily substitute your favorite herbs, spices, and even balsamic vinegar. A chicken marinade is made best when you use your taste buds!
Recipe FAQs
If you wish to prepare your marinated chicken and store it in the freezer, you can do so for up to 3 months. Marinate your chicken and place it in a Ziploc freezer bag for storage. Make sure you squeeze out any excess air. Once you are ready to cook your chicken, thaw it by placing it in the refrigerator overnight or place it in a bowl of cold water for a few hours.
Yes, it is as chicken is lean meat, and usually the ingredients used in the marinade are seasonings and sauces which don't add up on the calorie front.
Serving Suggestions
Trying to decide what to serve with your grilled chicken steak? Give french fries, baked potatoes, sautéed vegetables, or mashed potatoes a chance. They will add great flavor to your already amazing chicken.
The chicken is also yummy when used on sandwiches, inside a wrap, and even as a pizza topping. We often have leftovers, and those are used for a quick lunch topping.
I know you will love this grilled chicken steak recipe packed with rich flavor! Happy grilling, and enjoy.
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Grilled Chicken Steak
Marinade and enjoy your own grilled chicken steaks to be served with a wide variety of sides. Marinated in only 20 minutes and ready in about 40!
- Grill pan
- Meat mallet
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Begin by flattening your chicken breasts with a heavy mallet if needed.
- Place your chicken breasts in a medium bowl and add the marinating ingredients. Coat thoroughly.
- Marinate your chicken for 20 minutes or overnight if necessary.
- Preheat the grill pan and brush with olive oil.
- Place the chicken fillets on the grill pan and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked thoroughly, serve with sautéed vegetables and French fries.
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