Cast iron skillet chicken breast
Cast iron chicken breasts are a simple and delicious meal idea that goes with any side dish. Whole chicken breasts are seasoned in a homemade blend of herbs and spices, then cooked in a cast iron pan until golden brown and juicy.
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron skillet
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 kitchen tongs
- 1 meat thermometer
- 1 foil
Ingredients
- 3 medium size chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or more by taste
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil or add more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Take out the chicken and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. In a small bowl, add salt and garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika and black pepper.
- Rub the chicken on both sides generously with the seasoning mix.
- Preheat cast iron skillet on medium-high heat for about 5-10 minutes. Add the oil. Carefully place chicken breast onto a hot pan. Sear 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden-brown.
- Place the cast iron pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer it to a plate. Cover the plate with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to preheat the cast iron skillet very well.
- Once you lay chicken onto a pan, do not move it until it's time to flip it.
- You can cook thinner chicken breast on the stove.
- It is better to finish thicker breasts in the oven.
- Nutritional facts are for information purposes only.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalProtein: 42.5gFat: 9.5gSodium: 383mg
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