Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Lightly pounded to an even thickness)
• 2 tsp Vegetable oil (For cooking)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped or crushed)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• Salt (To taste)
• Ground black pepper (To taste)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped, for finishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels. If they are different thicknesses, gently pound them with a meat mallet until uniform; this helps them cook evenly.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts and let them rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and wait until it is hot and shimmering but not smoking.

4. 4

   Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet, leaving space between them. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, without moving them too much, until well browned.

5. 5

   Flip the chicken breasts and cook the second side for another 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and they reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C) in the thickest part.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes so it retains its juices. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• main course
• chicken
• high-protein
• pan-seared
• quick
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• everyday meal