Perfect Chicken — dinner is a simple pan-seared, oven-finished chicken breast recipe designed for juicy, flavorful results every time.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness if needed.
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Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
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Rub seasoning evenly over both sides of chicken.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes without moving.
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Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more.
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Add butter and spoon over chicken.
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Transfer skillet to oven and roast 8 to 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing.
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Finish with lemon juice and parsley.