Name: Pan-seared chicken breast with lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 9 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry; 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Per serving

461 calories

Protein: 59g; 50% of calories
Carbs: 2g; 2% of calories
Fat: 25g; 48% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat the chicken dry again with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub half the olive oil and all of the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes without moving it, until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
Flip the chicken once. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes. The skillet handle will be very hot, so use a mitt. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top before serving.

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