Juicy Garlic Pepper Chicken Pieces in a Pan
Perfectly seared chicken pieces so you have juicy chicken every time.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes on a large cutting board. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder over the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- In a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove from heat and add to your favorite recipe or serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
You can replace the garlic powder, salt, and pepper with 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons of your favorite seasoning blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
