Pan Seared Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Pan Seared Chicken Breasts
Description
This Pan Seared Chicken Breasts recipe coats boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a seasoning mixture containing steak seasoning and two types of paprika for a smoky and slightly sweet flavor profile. Cooking in neutral oil over medium heat forms a golden crust without drying the meat. Optionally adding butter toward the end allows the chicken to basting in melted butter for extra richness.
The chicken is cooked through until an internal temperature of 165ºF is reached, ensuring juiciness. Resting the meat after cooking helps redistribute juices, enhancing tenderness. The result is chicken breasts with a well-developed crust, aromatic spices, and moist interior.
This straightforward method produces versatile chicken breasts suitable for serving sliced over salads, alongside vegetables, or with grains. Adjust seasoning quantities according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp steak seasoning $0.20
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/2 tsp paprika $0.05, sweet
- 2 chicken breast $6.79, boneless, skinless, 1.3 lbs total
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.08, generic cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.10, optional
Instructions
- Combine the steak seasoning, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts liberally with the seasoning on all sides.
- Add the cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-low (or medium for thin-cut breasts). Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the skillet.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes without flipping (5 minutes for thin-cut breasts). Flip the chicken and then cook on the second side until well browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF).
- For extra luscious chicken, add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allow it to melt, then flip the chicken a couple of times to coat in the melted butter.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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