Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare and Season the Chicken

• Start by butterflying the chicken breasts by cutting them in half through the middle lengthways. 
• Arrange them on a plate and season on both sides with a little salt and pepper. 

Pan-Fry Chicken

• Add a splash of oil to a pan on high heat, once the oil is hot, add two whole (peeled) cloves of garlic and a sprig or two of fresh rosemary. Fry for a minute or two until you see the garlic starts to brown and become fragrant. 
• Add the chicken breasts and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, around halfway through add the minced garlic and sprinkle with a little smoked paprika. 
• Check the chicken is cooked through with a meat thermometer and serve! 

Serving suggestions:

• We suggest serving your chicken breasts with some steamed rice or your favorite grain of choice and adding some leafy greens or steamed veg for a healthy and balanced meal.

The Best Way To Cook Chicken Breast

Pan-frying chicken breast is the best way for juicy and tender chicken. When baked in the oven, chicken breast meat tends to dry out and become tough and chewy, so we always prefer pan-fried chicken breast meat. 

Cook your chicken breast in a pan on a medium-high heat and with just a splash of oil to stop the breast meat from sticking. 

Go easy on the spices and seasoning

There’s no need to overload your chicken breast with seasoning or marinade it for hours, and this recipe is a simple, yet very effective method for cooking chicken breast on the stovetop. 

Butterfly your chicken breast for faster, easier cooking

By cutting the chicken breast in half you reduce the thickness of the breast meat, allowing it to cook faster. This process is called ‘butterflying’. Besides the advantage of the chicken cooking faster and more evenly, it also allows for the seasoning to penetrate into the breast meat on all sides. 

Use good quality ingredients

As this recipe relies on few ingredients, it’s important to use fresh, good-quality ingredients wherever possible. 

• Use free-range chicken: It is tastier and more ethical than cage-raised chickens.
• Use good quality olive oil, preferably extra virgin olive oil. 
• Use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs. 
• Use a good quality Spanish smoked paprika. We love using La Vera Smoked paprika.

Serving Suggestions

For a side, add some steamed green beans, steamed courgettes, or your favorite green. Here are a few Spanish side dishes that work well with chicken:

• Poor man’s potatoes (Vegan and Gluten-free)
• Steamed or baked rice 
• Spanish garlic zucchini
• Mediterranean eggplant casserole (vegan)
• Pipirrana salad (vegan)
• Seasonal roasted veggies (vegan)

Nutrition Facts

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