Description
This Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts. Searing the chicken on the stovetop and finishing it in the oven ensures a crispy exterior and tender interior, while the addition of garlic, herbs, and butter elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown.
- Add Flavor: Add butter, garlic, and herbs to the pan, baste the chicken with the melted butter.
- Roast: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, let the chicken rest, then serve.
Notes
- Bone-in chicken breasts can be used but will require a longer cook time.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
