Perfect Pan Fried Chicken Breasts
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 358cal
These Pan Fried Chicken Breasts are a quick and easy dinner option that’s full of flavor. With a simple seasoning mix and a garlic butter sauce, you can whip up a satisfying meal in 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil , divided
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small to medium skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, stir together the salt, parsley, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika.
- Trim chicken breasts and flatten if necessary so they are nearly the same thickness across. To do this, cover chicken breast with plastic wrap and use a smooth meat mallet or rolling pin to pound lightly -- my chicken breasts are about ¾" thick.
- Dry chicken breasts with paper towel, then drizzle each with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with seasoning, dividing it between the two chicken breasts on both sides.
- Place chicken breasts in hot pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown on the first side. Flip chicken breasts and cook an additional 6-8 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
- (If chicken is browning quickly but is not cooked through, add ¼ cup of water to the pan to prevent burning. Continue cooking, and if water has evaporated but chicken is not yet cooked, you can continue adding ¼ cup water each time until chicken is cooked through)
- Add add butter and garlic to the skillet. Let melt and serve with chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 358cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 418mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg