Juicy Skillet Chicken Breast
Savor tender, succulent chicken bursting with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, a truly delightful meal.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon sunflower, canola, or avocado oil
- Thin slices of butter optional, for extra flavor
- Thin lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Gently pat your chicken breasts completely dry with a paper towel; this helps them sear perfectly.
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally through its center, creating two thinner cutlets from each.
- Season both sides generously with onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Evenly sprinkle the fresh lemon zest over both sides of the seasoned chicken.
- Warm a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add your chosen healthy oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until they are beautifully golden and fully cooked through. Reduce heat if browning too quickly.
- Transfer the cooked chicken from the skillet to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. For extra tenderness and flavor, top with a thin slice of butter or a drizzle of olive oil, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For extra tenderness and flavor, top with a thin slice of butter or a drizzle of olive oil, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Total Carbs: 1.5 g
- Net Carbs: 1.1 g
- Fats: 9.8 g
- Protein: 22 g
