1.5 - 2poundschicken breasts (1" thick or smaller)boneless skinless chicken breast
2tablespoonsbutter
salt & black pepper or your favorite spice rubto taste
Instructions
Dry the chicken on both sides with a clean cloth or paper towel. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt & pepper (or your chosen spices).
Heat up the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place chicken breasts in hot skillet in a single layer with plenty of room between each breast, and cook 5 - 7 minutes, until nicely browned.
Flip the breasts and add the butter to the center of the pan. Cook an addition 5 - 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to make sure you get juicy chicken breast!
Notes
Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.If your chicken is too thick or isn't cooking throughIf your chicken breasts are thicker than about 1", you can either pound them thinner with a meat mallet before starting, or you can finish them in the oven. To finish your chicken breasts in the oven, first make sure your skillet is oven safe, then, after searing, place the skillet in a preheated 350F oven until the center of the chicken reads at least 165F on an instant read meat thermometer.