Fancy Chicken Recipe

Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken breast in half, but not all the way through.
  2. 2Take a fork and tenderize the chicken breast.
  3. 3Completely cover chicken breast in smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder on both sides.
  4. 4Fill the chicken breast with sliced tomatoes that were chopped in half.
  5. 5Top the chicken with slices of fresh mozzarella and a slice of bacon.
  6. 6Fold up the chicken and wrap a slice of bacon around it to hold everything in.
  7. 7Heat up a cast iron skillet with avocado oil on medium heat.
  8. 8Sear the chicken breast for 2 minutes on both sides.
  9. 9Heat up the oven to 375 degrees.
  10. 10Line the perimeter of the cast iron skillet with tomato slices.
  11. 11Insert a thermometer probe into one of the chicken breasts.
  12. 12Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  13. 13Pull the chicken out of the oven and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • smoked paprika
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • sliced tomatoes
  • fresh mozzarella slices
  • bacon slice
  • avocado oil

Equipment

forkcast iron skilletoventemp spike plus thermometer probe

Tips

  • Tenderize chicken breast with a fork to help them cook.
  • Completely cover chicken in seasonings on both sides for flavor.
  • Line the perimeter of the skillet with tomato slices to keep chicken juicy.
  • Use a thermometer probe to ensure chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is not undercooked.
  • Let the chicken rest for 1 to 2 minutes after cooking for moisture.