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a small bowl of cooked chicken breast with garlic and paprika

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Spain
Servings 2 Main
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef knife
  • Wooden cutting board
  • Small glass bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Stainless Steel Pan
  • Cooking Tongs
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions
 

Prepare and Season the Chicken

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

Notes

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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