Thin Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe
This thin sliced chicken breast recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a quick cook time. Perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches, or serving with your favorite sides, it's a versatile and healthy option for any meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Meat mallet (optional)
- Tongs
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 thin sliced chicken breasts about 1 lb total
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, for serving
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- If the chicken breasts are not evenly sliced, you can use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness. This will help them cook more evenly.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat the Skillet:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken:
- Add the thin sliced chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- If cooking in batches, transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
Serve:
- Drizzle the cooked chicken breasts with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with your favorite sides such as vegetables, rice, or salad.
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Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
Thin sliced chicken breasts cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them to maintain juiciness.
This recipe works well for meal prepping—simply cook the chicken and store it in the fridge for easy meals throughout the week.
Thin sliced chicken breasts cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them to maintain juiciness.
This recipe works well for meal prepping—simply cook the chicken and store it in the fridge for easy meals throughout the week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.7mg
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