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Perfect Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

This is how to make Perfect Pan Seared Chicken Breasts. If you are looking for juicy, flavorful chicken breasts, then follow this easy recipe. You'll end up with a platter of delicious chicken ready for the family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Inactive 10 minutes
Course Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • If you are cutting larger breasts in half, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Holding your hand flat on top, run a knife horizontally through the chicken to cut the breast into two equal thickness halves.
  • Season the chicken breast cutlets liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the cutlet).
  • Using tongs, turn the chicken breast cutlets over and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 155 to 160 degrees internal temperature. The chicken will continue to cook to 165 degrees while it rests.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate and tent it with foil.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 48gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 839mgVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, american, chicken, easy, easy recipes, freezer friendly, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, kid friendly, Low Carb, make ahead, meal prep
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