Description
A simple, no-fail recipe for juicy pan-cooked chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels to help it brown.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until sizzling.
- Lay the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with lemon juice or a dab of butter before serving. Leftover chicken can be used in salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 110mg