Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Everyone needs a go-to chicken recipe they can whip up in a few minutes and this is it. This pan fried chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken every time.
Servings 4
Calories 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) skinless boneless chicken breasts
For the marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves crushed / 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten out slightly with a meat mallet/rolling pin.
- Stir together the marinade ingredients.
- Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the chicken is well-coated then cover and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerated.
- To cook the chicken breasts, heat a skillet, pan or grill then add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy.
- Remove from the heat and cover with foil, allowing the chicken to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 442mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.7mg
