Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
This Easy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. With a simple all-purpose seasoning and a perfect stovetop sear, it's the ultimate versatile protein for salads, pastas, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts or two sliced in half lengthwise
- 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika is great here
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch chipotle powder or cayenne pepper
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together all of the seasonings.
- Trim the chicken breasts and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, coating each side well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of the oil, add in the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, undisturbed. This allows the chicken to brown nicely.
- Flip, adding the remaining oil if needed and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1136mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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