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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (Thin-Cut, Juicy + Crispy Method)

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (Thin-Cut, Juicy + Crispy Method)Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (Thin-Cut, Juicy + Crispy Method)Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (Thin-Cut, Juicy + Crispy Method)Pan-Seared Chicken Breast (Thin-Cut, Juicy + Crispy Method)

This pan-seared chicken breast recipe uses thin-cut pieces and a light seasoned flour coating to create a golden, crispy crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. The chicken cooks in about 10 minutes on the stovetop, making it a realistic weeknight staple that still tastes like you put in real effort. Use it as a base for salads, pastas, grain bowls, or simple veggie dinners all week.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.64 stars (446 reviews)

Keywords

crispy chicken breast, easy pan seared chicken, pan fried chicken, skillet chicken breast, thin chicken breast recipe

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Paper towel dry your thin chicken breasts (if you bought thick ones, make sure to butterfly each one). In a large bowl, combine flour, salt,  black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian Seasoning. Stir well to blend. 
  2. Using a fork or tongs, coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, place flour coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, turning once between cooking, about 8-10 minutes. 
  4. Remove chicken from pan and serve warm with pasta or vegetables.

Nutitrion

  1. Serving Size: 1 serving
  2. Calories: 254 kcal
  3. Carbohydrates: 13 g
  4. Protein: 25 g
  5. Fat: 10 g
  6. Saturated Fat: 1 g
  7. Cholesterol: 72 mg
  8. Sodium: 713 mg

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