Simple Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
A quick and easy recipe for cooking tender chicken breasts on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Total Time: 19 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet.
- Sear for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice after resting for extra flavor.
- For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness before seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 43
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken breast, pan-seared, quick dinner, easy chicken, stovetop chicken