Seared Chicken Breast

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.

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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.

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