Juicy Stove Top Chicken Breasts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound each)
• Cooking spray
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle with a bit of oil and season with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and paprika.
2. Sear the chicken: Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Add butter: Flip the chicken breasts and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Swirl the butter around to coat the chicken.
4. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
5. Repeat: Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining chicken breasts.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked pan-seared chicken breasts!