Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthways; or use 4 small breasts)

3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

3/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp smoked paprika

3/4 tsp onion powder

3/4 tsp oregano

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne

2 tbsp butter

Directions

If your chicken breasts are larger, slice them in half to create 4 thinner chicken breasts, then pat them dry with a paper towel.

Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken.

In a small bowl, stir all of the seasonings together.

Use your hands to sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, coating all sides.

Pour the remaining olive oil in a large, deep skillet or a cast iron skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the chicken smooth side down and cook the chicken for 5 minutes. Use tongs to flip the chicken over, then reduce the heat to medium and cook the chicken for 2-5 minutes.

NOTE: cook times vary depending on thickness of the chicken; always use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature.

Add the butter to the skillet, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 278 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Trans Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 87 mg
• Sodium: 613 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Total Sugars: 0.1 g
• Protein: 24 g