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Low Sodium Chicken Breast

Juicy Low-Sodium Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and paprika. Pat chicken dry, coat with the spice mixture, and let rest 5 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked to 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and cover.
  3. Add broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Slice chicken across the grain, arrange on a plate, and spoon the pan sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound them to an even ¾-inch thickness before seasoning. The pan sauce can be doubled easily if you want extra for drizzling over rice or vegetables.