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thin chicken breast recipes Juicy, well-seasoned pan-seared chicken breasts garnished with fresh chopped parsley and served with a sliced lemon on a white plate.

Quick and Easy Thin Chicken Breast Recipes

By Nancy
Explore quick and easy thin chicken breast recipes perfect for busy weeknights. Delicious, juicy, and ready in no time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thin chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Optional garnish: parsley chili flakes, or freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

  • Grab those chicken breasts and pat them dry, with paper towels. Damp chicken just won’t brown properly. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
    Four raw chicken breasts generously coated with dry spice seasoning, arranged neatly inside a large clear glass bowl on a white marble surface.

Step 2: Heat the Pan

  • Drizzle olive oil into the skillet and set the heat to medium-high. Wait until it shimmers Quick tip: if you’re impatient like me, test with a drop of water. If it sizzles, you’re ready.
    Oil is sizzling in a heavy black cast-iron skillet, which stands out against the backdrop of a light-colored marble countertop.

Step 3: Cook the First Side

  • Lay the chicken down flat. That’s flavor in the making. it needs 3–4 minutes untouched to form that golden crust we all love.
    Three raw, marinated chicken breasts are being grilled in a black cast-iron skillet with olive oil, on a white marble countertop.

Step 4: Flip and Finish

  • Turn the chicken over with tongs (forks tear the meat), and cook for another 3–4 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, make sure the temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
    thin chicken breast recipes Three golden-brown, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked to perfection with herbs and pan juices inside a sizzling black skillet.

Step 5: Rest Before Serving

  • Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest on a plate for five minutes, this isn’t optional. resting is what keeps it juicy. Slice too soon and you’ll watch all that flavor leak out onto the cutting board.
    thin chicken breast recipes Juicy, well-seasoned pan-seared chicken breasts garnished with fresh chopped parsley and served with a sliced lemon on a white plate.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: ~210
  • Protein: 28g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 1g
  • Sodium: ~400mg
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
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