Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp oregano
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Sea salt & black pepper
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp sunflower oil/canola/avocado oil
→ For serving
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Slices of butter
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Slices of lemon
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Cut each chicken breast lengthwise through the center.
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Season both sides with onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle lemon zest all over the chicken breasts.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola/avocado/sunflower oil. Sear chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until cooked. If the chicken starts burning, lower the heat a little bit.
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Remove from the skillet and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add butter or olive oil on top for more flavor, and squeeze a little bit of lemon juice all over.