Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast
This cast iron skillet chicken breast recipe is quick, easy and so flavorful! The chicken comes out moist, juicy and delicious. This simple recipe is great for meal prep, busy weeknights or family dinners!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- pinch onion powder
- 2 tbsp butter, or ghee
- fresh herbs, to garnish
Instructions
- First, add avocado oil (or olive oil) to a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Pat chicken dry. Bang a few times with meat mallet to tenderize. Season on both sides with sea salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Once oil is hot, place chicken breasts in skillet. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once chicken is cooked, turn heat off. Add butter to the hot skillet. Use a spoon to spoon the melted butter over chicken breasts.
- Finally, remove chicken to a plate. Serve with chopped fresh herbs on top.
Notes
- This recipe works best with boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Bone in chicken breasts will take longer to cook.
- Use a meat thermometer to measure internal temperature. To be safe, chicken needs to be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Feel free to season with other seasonings if desired.
- Do not over cook chicken.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 410kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 165mg, Sodium: 710mg, Potassium: 849mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.02g, Vitamin A: 303IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg