Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (250 – 300g/8 – 10 oz each), each cut in half horizontally to form 4 steaks (no need to pound)
- 30g/ 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
- Savoury Seasoned Crust:
- 1 tsp paprika (regular/sweet or smoky)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (or more garlic)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or more onion)
- 1/4 tsp cumin (sub coriander, thyme leaves crushed between fingers, or omit)
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt, +50% for flakes)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour (plain/all-purpose, GF)
- Butter Sauce:
- 1/3 cup chicken stock (low sodium) or water
- 30g/ 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp roughly chopped parsley (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Season: In a small bowl, mix the seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle the seasoning on each side of the chicken breasts, using your fingertips to spread it evenly. Shake off any excess seasoning.
- Sear: Melt the butter (or olive oil) in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 67°C/153°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate.
- Pan Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken stock (or water) to the pan, scraping the bottom with a rubber spatula to loosen any golden bits. Let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the liquid reduces by half. Add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.
- Serve: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over it. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the pan sauce before serving.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour or omit the flour entirely for a slightly lighter crust.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices in the seasoning to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
