Description
A delicious pan-seared chicken recipe with a crispy crust and a silky sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil until it shimmers.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until golden-brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, deglaze with lemon juice and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Let chicken reach room temperature before cooking for even results. Allow resting after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg