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As a working mama, nothing makes me happier than dinners that are quick and delicious!
This easy Italian pan fried chicken breast recipe is a great weeknight dinner option that your whole family will enjoy. With a crispy exterior and juicy interior, you will be coming back to this recipe time and time again!
What Kind Of Chicken Breast Should I Use?
For this recipe, I recommend using thin sliced, boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
What Kind Of Pan Should I Use?
My favorite tool for pan frying and getting a good, crispy sear on meat is a cast iron pan. I have the Lodge cast iron pan in my kitchen.
I also like to use a good quality stainless steel pan, such as this one!
Can I Modify This Recipe To Make It Gluten Free?
Yes, you can absolutely modify this recipe to fit your gluten restrictions! In fact, sometimes I find that the crust using a gluten free substitute can actually turn out even crispier!
For this recipe, I would suggest using a rice flour or an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.
How To Make Easy Italian Pan Fried Chicken Breast
First, pat your chicken dry using some paper towels. Youβll want to remove as much liquid as you can so that you can make a nice crust on your chicken.
Then, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil. I put measurements in the recipe card, but you can honestly just eyeball everything as well.
Next, coat your chicken with the flour mixture, making sure you get all the nooks and crannies.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add two to three tablespoons of olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, add your chicken, making sure to shake off any excess flour. Try your best to work in batches and avoiding crowding your pan.
Sear your chicken on both sides for about four to five minutes on each side.
What Pairs Well With Pan Fried Chicken Breast?
I always like to pair my protein with carbs and veggie for a balanced meal. My favorite starches to have with this Italian chicken are pasta or rice. If you want to learn how to cook perfect al dente spaghetti, I wrote a blog post all about it! You can find it here!
For veggies, I usually cook up some broccoli, green beans, or squash! This combination leaves me feeling filled up and satisfied.
How Do You Store Leftovers
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days.
You can also freeze leftovers as well. Just be sure to take it out to thaw the night before you want to eat it!
Easy Italian Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts thin, skinless, boneless
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and oregano. Stir to combine.
- Using a fork or tongs, coat the chicken with the flour mixture, making sure to get an even layer on all sides. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet or cast iron pan.
- When the skillet is hot, cook the chicken on each side for about four to five minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken from pan and serve.
Conclusion
I hope you give this recipe a try!
If you like easy dinners like this one, you may like my pretzel chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce or my easy baked salmon with homemade teriyaki sauce!
