Description
A simple and juicy pan-seared chicken recipe perfect for beginners. It’s quick to prepare with minimal ingredients and delivers tender, flavorful results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain juiciness.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy chicken recipe, beginner-friendly, pan-seared chicken, quick dinner