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grill pan chicken
Elizabeth Finch

Quick Grill Pan Chicken

This quick and versatile grill pan chicken cooked on the stove top has become my favorite way to meal prep chicken for the week! It's a hands off method and the chicken cooks perfectly every single time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 124

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (chicken breasts should be 1" thick or less, to ensure they completely cook through)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp light (unrefined) olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil
  • Olive, avocado or coconut oil cooking spray

Equipment

  • Large grill pan or cast iron skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy grill pan or cast iron skillet.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Spray each chicken breast with the cooking oil spray. Season both sides of the chicken breasts lightly or to taste with sea salt, lemon pepper and garlic powder.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the grill pan or skillet and cook for 7 minutes, without moving the chicken around. (If your skillet is small, cook half the chicken breasts completely first, then cook the second batch the same way.)
  4. Flip both chicken breasts over, and continue to cook for about 7 or 8 minutes more, or until the juices run clear when you cut the chicken. The chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165F.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet, and repeat if needed with additional chicken breasts.
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. If you're storing the chicken to use at a later time, place it in a covered container in the refrigerator where it will keep for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalProtein: 26gFat: 1.5g

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