Description
Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a tender, juicy delight with this easy recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Start by pounding the chicken breasts gently with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- Next, season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- After both sides are seared, add the butter to the skillet.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and if you’re opting for the lemon juice, add it in now.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Lastly, slice the chicken and pour some of that luscious sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
If preferred, substitute olive oil with avocado oil, or use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg