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Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast

This cast iron chicken breast is moist, savory, citrusy, and filling. It's gluten-free, high-protein and Whole30.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron chicken, cast iron chicken breast, cast iron skillet chicken breast, cast iron skillet chicken breast recipes, chicken breast cast iron skillet
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Author: Karo @ AllNutritious

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Sea salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil/canola/avocado oil

For serving:

  • Slices of butter
  • Slices of lemon

Instructions

  • Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel.
  • Cut each chicken breast lengthwise through the center.
  • Season both sides with onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Sprinkle lemon zest all over the chicken breasts.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 chicken breast (3 oz) | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 148mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g