Description
This cast iron skillet chicken is super easy to make, perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy, and goes perfectly with any side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp Canola oil
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 4 tbsp softened Butter
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Parsley
- 4 cloves Garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: Make the garlic herb butter by adding the softened butter, chopped herbs, minced garlic, kosher salt, and lemon zest into a small bowl and mix well until well combined. Set aside while you make the chicken.
- Mix Seasoning: Into a small mixing bowl, add the paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme, and mix well.
- Prep Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. Season them on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the spice mixture we made.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with 3 tbsp of oil. Place the chicken onto the hot oiled pan, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Monitor Cooking: Check the chicken after 7-8 minutes to make sure it’s not burning. If it is getting too brown, lower the heat.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the chicken and cook it for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165f.
- Final Touch: Top each chicken breast with about 1 tbsp of garlic herb butter. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to ensure the chicken doesn’t stick. Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165f.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 514 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
Keywords: Cast Iron Chicken Breast, Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast