Seared Chicken Breast

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This recipe for seared chicken breast is easy and adaptable for any chicken dish. The chicken breast is seasoned with simple herbs and spices, seared in a skillet, then finished in the oven for a quick and delicious meal any day of the week.

Ingredients: Seared Chicken Breast

4 chicken breasts
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

Instructions: Seared Chicken Breast

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a cast iron skillet or other oven proof skillet on the stove to medium-high heat.
Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and oil. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat with the seasoning blend.
Sear: Add some additional oil to the hot skillet and place the chicken breasts into the skillet. Sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
Bake: Using hand protection, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken breasts for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve: Using hand protection, remove the skillet from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced.

Variations

This seared chicken breast is great on its own, but is perfect for any recipe that calls for cooked chicken or you can get creative!

Try it with this recipe for Honey Mustard Yogurt Sauce
A protein addition to your favorite salad
Topped with marinara and mozzarella for a healthier take on chicken parmesan
Tossed in a stir fry with vegetables
Baste with barbeque sauce during the final few minutes in the oven
Swap out the seasonings for store-bought blends such as lemon-pepper

Final Thoughts

Everyone should have a classic seared chicken breast recipe in their cooking rotation. Top it with your favorite sauce with a side of steamed veggies and you have a quick and easy meal for nights when you need to whip something together without much thought. I rely on this recipe at least one day a week, whether for a dinner main dish or to store in the fridge for quick grab-and-go meals. Give it a try and I think your family will love it!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken, Easy, Main Dish

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Garden with Amber

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a cast iron skillet or other oven proof skillet on the stove to medium-high heat.
Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and oil. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat with the seasoning blend.
Sear: Add some additional oil to the hot skillet and place the chicken breasts into the skillet. Sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
Bake: Using hand protection, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken breasts for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve: Using hand protection, remove the skillet from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced.