Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast Bliss: A Tender, Zesty Hug Straight from the Pan!
Make this Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast: tender, flavorful with garlic, oregano, and lemon zest. Quick, easy, and perfect for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 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
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a skillet feast waiting to happen. This makes 2 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to juicy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing oil mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Let’s get juicy—pat dry 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with paper towels (I love that clean start!). Cut each lengthwise through the center—4 thin pieces (my heart races for that tender prep!). It’s the succulent kickoff—pure chicken magic!
Step 2: Season the Chicken
Sprinkle both sides with 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to taste—rub it in (my kitchen smells like spice heaven!). Add 1 tsp lemon zest all over—zesty love (my heart races for that flavor!). It’s the savory base—pure seasoned delight!
Step 3: Heat the Skillet
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high—add 1 tbsp sunflower/canola/avocado oil (my kitchen’s sizzling with oil vibes!). Let it shimmer—ready for action (my anticipation’s building!). It’s the searing prep—pure skillet joy!
Step 4: Sear the Chicken
Add chicken to the skillet—sear 5 minutes per side ‘til cooked to 165°F (my heart races for that golden crust!). Lower heat if it burns—keep it juicy (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). It’s the tender finish—pure skillet magic!
Step 5: Rest and Serve
Remove from skillet—rest 5 minutes—top with butter slices and a squeeze of lemon juice from slices (my kitchen’s a citrus dream!). Serve hot—pure juicy bliss!