Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts
Cook the juiciest chicken breasts in a cast-iron skillet with this no-frills recipe and the simplest seasonings.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil*
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts
Instructions
Prep:
- Pat dry each chicken breast with a paper towel. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the surface is hot, add the oil. Place the breasts on the hot surface, uncovered, and cook undisturbed for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over, and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove the chicken from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil is the sweet spot to grease the cast iron skillet; we aren’t frying chicken. Oil is thick enough to coat the rough surface of the skillet, and it has a high smoke point, which means you can cook foods at a higher temperature without burning, unlike butter and coconut oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
