Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Creating Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts is straightforward. Follow these steps to achieve juicy and flavorful results:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
3. Heat Skillet: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Sear Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, smooth side down. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
5. Flip Chicken: Flip the chicken breasts using tongs and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
6. Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle the lemon juice over the chicken.
7. Transfer to Oven: Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Rest Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken breasts rest for 5-10 minutes.
9. Slice and Serve: Slice the chicken against the grain and serve, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
These simple steps will lead you to a delicious dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 55g