Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

🛒 Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast 180 g · 198 kcal
• Garlic cloves, minced 6 g · 9 kcal
• Olive oil 14 g · 120 kcal
• Lime juice 15 g · 4 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm) between two sheets of plastic wrap to ensure even cooking.
2. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Drizzle with lime juice.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or on a griddle (plancha) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side.
5. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.