Add Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Optional finishing
Method
Chicken
Prepare chicken
If the chicken breast is unevenly thick, butterfly it or pound gently to an even thickness about 1/2 inch thick. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Season
Place the chicken on a plate or shallow bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle salt (1 tsp), black pepper (1/2 tsp), garlic powder (1/2 tsp) and smoked paprika (1/2 tsp) evenly on both sides. Rub the oil and seasonings into the meat to coat thoroughly.
Cook
Heat a medium nonstick or stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat until hot (about 1–2 minutes). Add a light film of oil if the pan is dry. Place the chicken in the pan and cook without moving for 4–5 minutes until a golden crust forms. Flip and reduce heat to medium. Cook another 4–6 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Total cook time depends on thickness.
Rest
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Optionally tent loosely with foil.