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Faiza Shabir

Easy & Juicy Chicken Breast Recipes

This Easy & Juicy Chicken Breast recipe gives you tender, flavorful chicken that stays moist (no dry “sad chicken” here). You’ll use a quick seasoning, a hot skillet, and a simple rest time to lock in the juices. It works for meal prep, salads, wraps, rice bowls—everything. Add a quick pan sauce if you want it extra special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1.5 lb total
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for extra juiciness
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth optional, for pan sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, for pan sauce
  • 1 tsp honey optional, for pan sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional, for pan sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into cutlets or pound to even thickness for faster, juicier cooking.
  2. Pat chicken dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
  5. Add butter in the last minute and spoon it over the chicken (optional but delicious).
  6. Remove chicken to a plate and rest 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
  7. Optional sauce: add broth, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon to the skillet and simmer 1–2 minutes, then pour over chicken.
  8. Slice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Even thickness matters—thin spots dry out while thick spots undercook.
  • Resting isn’t optional if you want juicy chicken (it keeps the juices inside).
  • Use a thermometer for perfect results: pull at 165°F / 74°C.
  • Store leftovers airtight up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth.

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