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
Instructions: Seared Chicken Breast
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!
Seared Chicken Breast
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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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:Â Using hand protection, remove the skillet from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced.
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