Ingredients
– 2 large chicken breasts (250-300g each)
– 20g unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp paprika (regular or smoky)
– 1/2 tsp onion powder (or substitute with garlic powder)
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or substitute with onion powder)
– 1/4 tsp cumin (or substitute with coriander, thyme, or omit)
– 3/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (adjust quantity for table salt or salt flakes)
– 1/8 tsp black pepper
– 1 1/2 tbsp plain or all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
– 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken stock (low sodium), or water as substitute
– 30g unsalted butter
– 1 tbsp roughly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1-First Steps: Prepping the Chicken Begin by splitting each chicken breast horizontally to form 4 thin steaks, which helps them cook evenly and quickly. In a bowl, mix 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, 3/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tbsp plain or gluten-free flour. Coat the chicken steaks evenly with this seasoning mix, shaking off any excess for a nice, even layer.
2-Cooking the Chicken: Heat 20g unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat until it foams. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes per side until itβs deep golden and crisp. Once done, remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes, which helps keep it juicy and tender.
3-Making the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-high, then add 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken stock to the pan and simmer rapidly for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes while scraping up the flavorful bits. Stir in 30g unsalted butter until it melts and combines smoothly, and if you like, add 1 tbsp roughly chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Serve the chicken topped with this butter sauce for a dish thatβs ready in just 12 minutes total.
Last Step:
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π The flour helps create a crispy crust and makes the sauce adhere better.
π Boneless chicken thighs can be used; cook longer to ensure they are fully done.
π· Use dry white wine for the sauce when possible; the sauce yields about 1 tablespoon per serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken steak with sauce
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
