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Juicy pan-seared chicken breast with herbs
Simple and healthy grilled chicken breast

Pan-Seared Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Chicken breast is notorious for drying out. The solution is 'even thickness' and 'resting'. Pounding ensures even cooking. Resting allows contracted muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb juices.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 8 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill Pan: For sear marks.
  • Tongs: Don't stab with a fork!
  • Mallet: To pound meat.

Instructions

1 ✓

Pound chicken to even 1/2 inch thickness.

Tip: Even thickness = even cooking.
2 ✓

Marinate with oil, garlic, herbs, pepper, lemon for 15 mins.

Tip: Acid tenderizes; don't leave too long or it gets mushy.
3 ✓

Heat pan medium-high. Salt meat now.

Tip: Salt draws moisture, so add last minute.
4 ✓

Sear 3-4 mins undisturbed.

Tip: Let crust form.
5 ✓

Flip, cook 3-4 mins until firm to touch.

Tip: If it feels like tip of your nose, it's done.
6 ✓

Rest under foil 5 mins.

Tip: Vital step for juice retention!

Recipe FAQ

Why is it rubbery?
Overcooked. Chicken is done when center is no longer pink but still juicy.
Stuck to pan?
Turned too soon or pan wasn't hot enough. Meat releases when seared.

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary or Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice