Ingredients
Ingredients:
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (5–6 oz)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
1 cup broccoli or green beans (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
Step 1 – Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with oil and spices.
Step 2 – Cook (Skillet Method): Heat skillet and cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3 – Or Use the Air Fryer: Or air fry at 380°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Step 4 – Add Optional Veggies: Add seasoned veggies to the pan or air fryer in the last 3 minutes.
Step 5 – Rest & Serve: Let rest 3 minutes, slice, and drizzle with lemon if using.
Notes
Notes:
Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking—165°F is perfect.
Try different spice blends to keep it interesting.
Meal prep by seasoning chicken earlier in the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main
- Method: Air Fryer, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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