Perfectly Seasoned Skillet Chicken Breasts Recipe With Charred Lemon (20 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) by Donna John

Looking for a simple chicken recipe for dinner? Boneless chicken breasts are always in my freezer, and I love them for a quick dinner. There are so many different ways to cook chicken breasts, and I'm always looking for recipes that I don't have to make a trip to the store for. This pan-seared chicken recipe with charred lemon uses pantry ingredients and is on the table in about 20 minutes.

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

Here is your shopping list for this budget-friendly high-protein recipe: boneless/skinless chicken breasts, a lemon, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and dried oregano. (Read about the health benefits of protein.)

The chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder and dried oregano – 1 teaspoon of each. The chicken is also given a squirt of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. The chicken breasts are pan-fried in a skillet in a little more olive oil along with lemon slices. The chicken and lemon turn a deep golden brown as they cook. The flavor of this chicken is amazing! You won't be able to stop eating it.

Serve this one-pan chicken for dinner with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with Mediterranean lemon potatoes and a fresh garden salad with lemon vinaigrette. Shred any leftover chicken for a tasty chicken salad.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes (determined by thickness of chicken)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
• 1 lemon, half juiced and other half sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste, then sprinkle the seasoning all over on both sides. Drizzle with a little olive oil and squirt with fresh lemon juice. (I cut this recipe in half and used two chicken breasts and half of the seasoning blend.)
   
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and lemon slices and cook until chicken is golden on the first side.
   
3. Flip the chicken and lemon slices over and continue to cook until just cooked through (165 degrees F internal temperature).
   
4. Serve the chicken with the charred lemon on top.
   

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