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Stove Top Chicken Breast

Stove Top Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness, pat dry, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and rosemary. Baste chicken with the butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).
  4. Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice against the grain. Spoon pan butter over the top and serve with lemon juice if desired.

Notes

If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, allow a couple extra minutes of cook time. Letting the meat rest before slicing is critical for keeping the juices inside.