Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Use a meat mallet to pound the thickest part of the breast until the entire piece is an even thickness of about 3/4 inch.
  2. Rub the olive oil over the meat, then coat generously with the seasoning blend (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano), pressing it in with your fingers.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
  4. Place the chicken in the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side without moving them, until a mahogany-colored crust forms.
  5. Transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes. Remove when the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes until the internal temperature rises to 165°F (74°C).