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Pan Fried Chicken Breast

Everyone needs a go-to chicken recipe they can whip up in a few minutes and this is it. This pan fried chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken every time.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) skinless boneless chicken breasts
For the marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed / 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten out slightly with a meat mallet/rolling pin. 
  2. Stir together the marinade ingredients. 
  3. Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the chicken is well-coated then cover and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerated. 
  4. To cook the chicken breasts, heat a skillet, pan or grill then add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy. 
  5. Remove from the heat and cover with foil, allowing the chicken to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1299mg (54%) Potassium 442mg (13%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 8.6mg (10%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1299mg 54%
Potassium 442mg 9%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.