Grilled chicken breast with herb butter – Juicy & aromatic

⏱️ Prep time: 52 minutes (incl. 30 min. marinating) | 👥 Servings: 2 | 🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🥘 INGREDIENTS:

• 2 chicken breast fillets (approx. 180g each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper
• Herb butter: 80g soft butter, 1 clove garlic (finely chopped), 2 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp chives, zest of ½ lemon, salt

🔥 PREPARATION:

Step 1: PREPARATION & MARINATING (35 minutes)

• Herb butter: mix all ingredients, form into a roll and chill
• Pat chicken dry, rub with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper
• Marinate for at least 30 minutes
  
  
  

Step 2: HEAT GRILL PAN (5 minutes)

• Heat cast iron grill pan WITHOUT oil on high heat (induction: level 8) for 4–5 minutes
• The pan must be really hot – only then will you get real grill marks
  
  
  

Step 3: GRILLING (12 minutes)

• Place chicken breast in the pan – do not move for 5–6 minutes
• Turn 90° for the grill pattern, another 2 minutes
• Flip and grill for another 4–5 minutes on the other side until done
• Check core temperature: 75°C = perfectly cooked
  
  
  

Step 4: SERVE (2–3 minutes)

• Let chicken rest for 3–4 minutes
• Top with a slice of herb butter – it will melt on the hot meat
• Serve with fresh herbs and a lemon slice
  
  
  

✅ TIPS FOR PERFECT RESULTS:

• No oil in the pan – the oil goes on the meat, not in the grill pan
• Never press chicken into the pan – its natural weight is enough for perfect grill marks
• The BIOL cast iron grill pan creates real grill marks with its ridges, just like on an outdoor grill
• Always use a meat thermometer – for poultry, core temperature is crucial
• Freeze herb butter as a roll – slice as needed

🌡️ CHICKEN DONENESS:

• Cooked through (mandatory): 75°C core temperature – 12 min. total
• Juicy & cooked through: 76–78°C – 13–14 min. total
• Tip: Remove from heat at 73°C – residual heat will bring it to the final 2°C

🍷 SERVING SUGGESTION:

Serve with grilled zucchini or asparagus from the same grill pan, a light green salad with lemon dressing, or ratatouille. As a drink: dry rosé or chilled white wine.

📊 NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving):