Ingredients
4 (4-6 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary blend)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the chicken: If your chicken breasts are not already thin sliced, place each breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning generously and evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Heat the pan: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Cook the chicken: Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
Step 5: Sear to golden: Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) as measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Step 6: Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs before cooking. This will enhance tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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