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Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breasts
Grab your best skillet because we are making pan-seared chicken breasts with golden brown crusts and juicy, tender meat
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Instructions
- In a large zip bag, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, seal, and refrigerate for 20 minutes or overnight.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 6 minutes.
- Once the bottom has developed a golden surface and easily lifts from the skillet, flip and cook for an an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove the chicken from heat and allow it to rest 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
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Notes
- You can use this pan-searing method with the chicken marinade recipe of your choice!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Protein
26.6g
(53%)
Fat
5.4g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
86.2mg
(29%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 26.6g | 53% |
| Fat | 5.4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86.2mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.