Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2

Salt

3

Freshly ground black pepper

4

¼ cup olive oil

5

6–8 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over very low heat. Add garlic cloves and cook 45 minutes.

45 minutes

2

Strain and reserve oil. Discard garlic.

3

Brush both sides of chicken with garlic oil. Sprinkle both sides of chicken liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

4

Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with garlic oil. Heat over high heat and add chicken breast. Cook until browned and slightly charred on both sides.

5

Insert a probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts. Place the pan in the middle of a 375°F oven, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

6

Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest 7 minutes before serving.

7 minutes