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Easy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipe

This recipe is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal, also to add in salads, wraps, sandwiches, or any other recipes that call for boneless skinless chicken breast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boneless chicken breast, chicken breast for salad, easy chicken recipe, skinless chicken breast
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 157kcal

Equipment

  • Ziplock Bag
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt regular salt or seasalt is fine
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag with oil, salt and pepper. Make sure to coat well.
  • Get skillet hot for about 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add chicken.
  • Let sear for about 2 minutes, then flip breasts over and sear other side for another 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low and continue cooking another 16-20 minutes, turning as needed. Total cooking time will be 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg