Jalapeno Chicken on the Blackstone
If you’re looking for a recipe that packs flavor, spice, and a touch of comfort, this Jalapeño Chicken on the Blackstone brings it all. Marinated chicken breasts, sautéed peppers and onions, crispy rice, and a bold jalapeño-garlic butter all come together for a meal that feels restaurant-quality but totally doable at home.
This recipe has become a favorite in our backyard cooking rotation because it checks all the boxes:
- Easy prep with a simple Italian dressing marinade.
- Bold flavor from Cajun seasoning and homemade jalapeño butter.
- One-pan style cooking on the Blackstone griddle (or a skillet if you don’t have one).
- Crowd-pleasing enough to serve for family dinner or a casual cookout.
The star here is the jalapeño butter. It’s garlicky, herby, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds. A pat on top of hot chicken melts into the rice and veggies, pulling the whole bowl together.
Jalapeno Chicken on the Blackstone
Ingredients
Jalapeno Butter
- 1/2 Inch cube fresh ginger
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 large jalapeno seeded if you don't like the heat
- 5 parsley sprigs can replace with 1 t. dried parsley
- 1 stick butter softened
- S & P to taste
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Italian dressing
- 3 T. cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper can mix red, yellow and green peppers
- 1/2 diced onion red or yellow
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
Jalapeno Butter
- Drop ginger, garlic and jalapeno into food processor or blender and chop until finely minced.
- Scrap down the bowl and add butter, parsley, S&P. Throughly blend all ingredients.
- Shape butter into a log, wrap in parchment and keep in the freezer until needed.
Chicken
- Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing mixed with cajun seasoning. Refrigerate 3-6 hours or over night.
- Remove from marinade and cook on Blackstone griddle or skillet until done. Remove and slice thinly.
- Saute peppers and onions on griddle or in skillet until softened. Add rice and sauté until combined and crispy.
- To serve, dish rice mixture into bowl and top with sliced chicken. Add a pat of jalapeno butter on top.
Tips for Success
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor in the chicken.
- Make extra jalapeño butter — it’s amazing on steak, shrimp, or grilled veggies.
- Don’t crowd the rice on the griddle; spreading it out helps it crisp up beautifully.
Final Thoughts
This Jalapeño Chicken recipe proves that you can make a bold, flavor-packed meal on the Blackstone without a ton of fuss. The marinade, veggies, and rice give you a solid foundation, but it’s that melty jalapeño butter that takes things to the next level.
Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself after a long day, this dish is one that’ll make its way into your regular rotation.
