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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Broccoli
1 serving · 17 min total
A lean, high-protein dinner of golden pan-seared chicken breast with tender-crisp broccoli. Ready in under 20 minutes for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast
- 150 g broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Method
- 1.
Season the chicken breast — Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Sear the chicken breast — Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal 74°C). Remove and let it rest.
- 3.
Cook the broccoli — Add the garlic and broccoli florets to the same pan with a splash of water. Cook 3–4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- 4.
Slice and serve the chicken — Slice the rested chicken and serve alongside the broccoli. Finish with an extra pinch of salt and pepper if needed.