Skillet Chicken Breasts

Skillet Chicken Breasts

4.7(60)

Basic, but not boring! These perfectly-cooked chicken breasts are ready in less than 30 minutes. Dress up with your favorite sauce and serve with your favorite vegetables, or chop and top salads, grain bowls, tacos, and more!

Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (455 g)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 428
  • Fat 14g
  • Carbs 0g
  • Fiber 50g
  • Sugar 0g
  • Protein 69g

How to Make It

1. Step
On a cutting board, pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season all over with the salt and pepper.
2. Step
Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken breasts and cook, without moving, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken over and continue cooking, without moving, until the other side is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C),8–10 minutes more.
3. Step
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-FreeUnder 1 HourUnder 45 MinutesUnder 30 Minutes5 Ingredients or LessHigh-ProteinLunchDinnerOne-Pot or PanWeeknightPan FryCast Iron PanAmericanMeasuring SpoonsCutting BoardEasyStove Top

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