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Juicy, crispy roasted chicken breast in cast iron skillet with golden crust and tender meat.

Chicken Seared then Baked

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, lemon juice and paprika.
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  • Heat a cast iron skillet over a high heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Place the chicken into the heated oil in the skillet and sear on each side for 3 - 4 minutes until the chicken is golden brown on both sides.
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  • Once the breasts are seared just pop the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. You can test it by checking the internal temperature, it should be 165F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving it.
    Juicy chicken breasts cooking in a cast iron skillet with spices and lemon on a light kitchen countertop.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 132mgFiber: 0.2g
Keyword Chicken Seared then Baked
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