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Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Smoked Paprika and Steak Seasoning Recipe

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This Pan Seared Chicken Breasts recipe features juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken cooked on the stovetop with a flavorful blend of steak seasoning and paprikas. It delivers a simple, quick, and delicious meal ideal for weeknight dinners, topped optionally with melted butter for extra richness.

Ingredients

Seasoning

  • 2 tsp steak seasoning ($0.20)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika ($0.05)

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.3 lbs. total) ($6.79)
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08)
  • 1 Tbsp butter (optional) ($0.10)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Seasoning and Coat Chicken: Combine the steak seasoning, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika in a bowl. Liberally coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning blend to ensure flavorful meat.
  2. Heat Oil in Skillet: Pour cooking oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-low heat, or medium heat if using thin-cut chicken breasts. Once the oil is hot, swirl it to evenly coat the skillet surface.
  3. Cook Chicken First Side: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 8 minutes (or 5 minutes for thin-cut breasts) until well browned.
  4. Flip and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken breasts, cooking the second side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, ensuring they are fully cooked through.
  5. Add Butter for Extra Richness (Optional): Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Flip the chicken a few times in the melted butter to coat thoroughly, enhancing juiciness and flavor.
  6. Rest and Serve: Transfer the chicken breasts to a clean cutting board and let them rest for five minutes. This helps retain juices before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Thin-cut chicken breasts require shorter cooking times to avoid drying out.
  • Butter is optional but adds richness and helps keep chicken moist.
  • Resting the chicken before slicing is crucial to preserve juiciness.
  • You can substitute steak seasoning with your favorite spice blend if desired.

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