Perfect Chicken Breast

10m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Place the chicken breast in a ziploc bag or saran wrap, and flatten it with a rolling pin to even it out.
  2. 2Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. 3Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of avocado, canola or peanut oil to the hot pan.
  5. 5Place the chicken breasts in the hot pan and cook until a sizzle is heard.
  6. 6Flip the chicken after 4-5 minutes.
  7. 7Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and baste the chicken to finish.
  8. 8Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. It should reach 165°F.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
  10. 10Slice and dice the chicken.
  11. 11Squeeze some lemon on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch chipotle chili powder
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons avocado, canola or peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lemon

Equipment

rolling pinziploc bag or saran wrapcast iron pantongswooden spoonmeat thermometer