Description
Deliciously spiced boneless chicken breasts, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- parsley (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Set aside for chicken.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, removing any fat or grizzle as needed.
- Add the diced chicken to the mixing bowl with the spice blend and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the spice rub.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering (~1 minute). Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let cook, undisturbed, until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer, or until nearly cooked through.
- Add the butter to the pan and cook, stirring often, for 1-3 minutes, until the chicken is coated with melted butter and reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F. Top with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, ensure to use high-quality smoked paprika.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg