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Best Chicken Breast Recipe

A perfectly seared, juicy chicken breast that is bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
  5. Cook for about 6-7 minutes without moving them.
  6. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. In the last minute of cooking, drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
  8. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This chicken pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, salad, or mashed potatoes.