Sweet Paprika Skillet Chicken

Name: Sweet Paprika Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 2 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoon salt; ½ ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 2 tablespoons coconut oil; Cilantro Lime Rice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Sweet Paprika Skillet Chicken

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

2 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoon salt
½ ½ teaspoon pepper
1 1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to flatten slightly or cut in half to form two thinner chicken cutlets
2 2 tablespoons coconut oil or canola or vegetable oil
Cilantro Lime Rice fresh mango slices, lime wedges for serving (optional)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and pat the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts, rubbing it into the chicken to create an even coating.
In a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the coconut oil (or other oil) over medium heat until hot and rippling. Add the chicken in a single layer (you may need to do separate batches) and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on how thick the chicken pieces are (the chicken will register 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer when cooked fully). The chicken will darken quite a bit due to the brown sugar in the spice rub. Adjust the heat if you feel the chicken is burning or overcooking - it will be dry if it overcooks so cook it just until cooked through so it stays juicy and tender.
Remove the chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, if needed.
Let the chicken rest 5 or so minutes before serving. Serve with cilantro lime rice, fresh mangoes and lime wedges for the ultimate dining experience.

Notes

Chicken: I almost always cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts lengthwise into two thinner chicken cutlets (slicing it like you would a hot dog bun but all the way through). This means that often I can get away with using 2-3 thicker chicken breasts and still feeding our family of 7. If you don't choose to do that or the chicken isn't thick enough to cut that way, you may want to pound slightly to flatten to a more even thickness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1006mg (42%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)