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Basic Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Sour cream or mayo as a binder with simple seasonings with a butter basted finish.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-3 whole Chicken Breasts

Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp Sour Cream or Mayo
  • 1 tsp Seasoned Salt like Lawrys or similar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Butter to Baste with

  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Instructions

  • Take chicken breast out of package and pat dry with a paper towel.
    2-3 whole Chicken Breasts
  • Slice Chicken breast from the side to butterfly and flatten.

Apply Seasonings and Binder

  • Put chicken breast in a bowl.
  • Add ingredients and mix and massage into the meat.
    1 tbsp Sour Cream or Mayo, 1 tsp Seasoned Salt, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/4 tsp Pepper

Heat a Pan Over Medium Heat

  • Add a neutral oil like olive oil to the pan and disperse in the pan.
  • Put chicken breast into pan and allow to sear for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then flip and reduce the heat.
  • Add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the pan and begin basting the chicken. Do this for ~2 minutes.
  • Then continue to cook the chicken at this reduced heat in the pan for ~5-10 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast meat is ~155F.
  • Once at temperature take off to rest for ~5 minutes, then slice and enjoy!