Description
This juicy chicken breast recipe takes only 10 minutes to make and uses just two key ingredients: chicken and rosemary. It’s the perfect base for salads, sandwiches, wraps, or as a standalone dinner. The secret? A simple sear, a little weight, and a short oven bake for tender, flavorful chicken every time.
Ingredients
2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt (to taste)
Fresh rosemary (or oregano or sage), finely chopped
1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
Season both sides of each breast with salt and press chopped rosemary into the meat.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it just starts to smoke.
Add oil to the pan and carefully place the chicken breasts in, smooth side down.
Place a heavy object (like another foil-wrapped skillet) on top to press the chicken flat.
Sear each side for about 1.5–2 minutes.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 6–10 minutes depending on thickness.
Remove from oven and let chicken rest under foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Make extra to use in salads, wraps, or lunchboxes throughout the week.
Swap rosemary with sage, oregano, or your favorite woody herb for variety.
For added flavor, try seasoning the chicken with Moroccan spices, Tex-Mex rubs, or an Indian-inspired yogurt marinade.
You can finish cooking entirely on the stovetop, but the oven gives the juiciest results.
Resting the chicken after cooking is essential—don’t skip this step!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Meal Prep
- Method: Searing + Oven Bake
- Cuisine: American with Global Variation