Here’s a simple, juicy, and reliable way to cook chicken breast—perfect for everyday meals 🍗
🍗 Juicy Chicken Breast (Pan-Seared)
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili powder
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or herbs
Instructions
1. Prep
- Pound chicken slightly to even thickness
- Pat dry and season both sides
2. Cook
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat
- Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
3. Add flavor
- Lower heat, add butter and garlic
- Spoon melted garlic butter over chicken for 1–2 minutes
4. Rest & serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing
- Add a squeeze of lemon if desired
🔥 Oven-Baked Version
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Season chicken and place in baking dish
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cooked
🍯 Flavor Variations
- Garlic Butter: extra butter + parsley
- Lemon Herb: lemon juice + oregano + thyme
- Spicy: chili flakes + paprika
- Creamy: add cream or mushroom sauce after cooking
✅ Tips
- Don’t overcook → keeps chicken juicy
- Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F)
- Letting it rest keeps juices inside
- Marinate for 30 minutes for better flavor
If you want, I can give you a creamy garlic chicken breast recipe or a desi-style masala chicken breast 🍛
