Description
Deliciously spiced and perfectly cooked chicken breasts, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Set aside to season chicken.
- If you’re not using pre-cut cutlets, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Working one piece at a time, place the chicken between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until it’s about ¼-inch thick.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken, then use your hands to rub the seasoning mixture into the chicken.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add in the olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add the butter to the heated oil and let melt.
- Once melted, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes, or until deep, golden brown. Gently flip the chicken over and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan. Continue to cook, undisturbed for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted with more or less cayenne pepper depending on your spice preference.
- For best results, let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg