Description
Juicy, golden-brown cast iron chicken breasts seared to perfection in avocado oil and finished with lemon-butter basting. A quick, flavorful dinner staple ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 lemon, halved
2 tbsp butter
Instructions
1. Place your cast iron over medium heat. While the cast iron is heating, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
2. Once the cast iron is hot, add the avocado oil. Place each chicken breast flat on the cast iron. Add half of a lemon cut side down on the skillet. You may need to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your cast iron.
3. Sear the chicken breast for 7 minutes and then flip it over. Cook for another 7 minutes and check the temperature. Use tongs to roll the chicken breast onto its edges to cook the sides of the breast. Leave the chicken on the cast iron until it reaches 165℉.
4. Once the chicken reaches 165℉, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter to the pan near the lemon. Use a spoon to baste the chicken in the butter. Then use tongs to grab the lemon and squeeze it over the chicken. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it.
5. Once the chicken has rested, slice it and serve with salad or vegetables.
Notes
Tip: Always let the chicken rest before slicing to lock in juices. For a smoky variation, add smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Hot Meals
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1762mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 160mg