Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breast Recipe
Pan seared chicken breast is made by tenderizing your chicken breast, seasoning it, and then pan-searing it in butter over high heat until brown. Lower the heat and cook until 160ºF.
Servings: 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/165ºF.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let rest for around 5 minutes. The chicken will continue cooking around 5ºF as it sits.
Video
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g