Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Pan Seared Chicken Breast

from simplywhisked.com
15 min

This simple recipe for pan seared chicken breast is hands down the best way to cook chicken breast, and it couldn’t be simpler. With just a few simple tips, I’ll teach you how to make perfectly juicy, flavorful chicken on the stove for an easy dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless (skinless chicken breast (about 1 pound))
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken breast to a 1-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add olive oil let it get hot.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to the skillet, cooking for 4 - 5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F.

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