Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Garlic and Paprika
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Learn the best way to cook chicken breast for flavorful and juicy chicken every time, this is our go-to recipe: Pan Fried Chicken with Garlic, and Paprika.
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Spain
Servings 2 Main
Calories 223 kcal
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2-3 garlic cloves or more if you prefer
- 1 tsp smoked paprika we love La Vera smoked paprika
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sprig or two of fresh rosemary
Prepare and Season the Chicken
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.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sprig or two of fresh rosemary, 2-3 garlic cloves
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.
1 tsp smoked paprika
Check the chicken is cooked through with a meat thermometer and serve!
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:
Seasonal roasted veggies (vegan)
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