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Pan Seared Chicken Breast

This simple recipe for pan seared chicken breast is hands down the best way to cook chicken breast, and it couldn’t be simpler. With just a few simple tips, I’ll teach you how to make perfectly juicy, flavorful chicken on the stove for an easy dinner any night of the week. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basic chicken breast recipe, how to cook chicken breast, how to cook chicken breast on the stove, pan fried chicken breast, pan seared chicken breast
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1 pound)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Pound chicken breast to a 1-inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add olive oil let it get hot.
  • Add chicken to the skillet, cooking for 4 - 5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 356mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin C: 1mg