Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breast Recipe
Make this flavorful stovetop chicken breast recipe in less than 30 minutes and pair it with your favorite veggie and grain to complete your meal!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 8
Carbs 2
Protein 49
Yield 4
Ingredients
Chicken Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Pan-Seared Chicken
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast 3-4 chicken breasts
- 2-3 tablespoons butter ~1 tablespoon/breast
Instructions
- First, begin by preparing the chicken seasoning. Place all ingredients into a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Next, prepare the chicken breast by using a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken until the thickness is around 1.5 inches thick throughout.
- Then, generously season the chicken breast on both sides with the chicken seasoning.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a nonstick pan over medium/high heat. Once the butter has melted, transfer the chicken breast to the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the chicken breast, and optionally add another 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the pan and cover. Turn the heat down to medium and cook for around 6 minutes or until the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let rest for around 5 minutes. The chicken will continue cooking around 5ºF as it sits.
Tips & Notes
- Option to sub around 1.5 tablespoons of our all-purpose chicken seasoning. You can also use any kind of spices you'd like.
- Olive oil or avocado oil works instead of butter.
- Because chicken breast is so lean, we recommend a nonstick pan, but a cast iron pan will also work.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g