Juicy Chicken Breasts
This quick and easy recipe for juicy, tender chicken breasts is perfect for any meal. With simple seasonings and a quick stovetop cook, you’ll have a flavorful protein-packed dish in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub evenly over both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- If desired, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken for extra flavor before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 420mg
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