Template Recipe: Simple Chicken Breast

Serves 4

4 chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cooking spray

1. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and place chicken breasts in it. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F.

3. Preheat saute pan to medium-high heat. Spray pan with cooking spray. Add chicken breast to pan and sear to desired color, about 10 seconds, then turn over and sear other side.

4. When both sides are seared, remove chicken from pan and place in a baking dish or cookie sheet. Do not cover. Place in oven. Cook meat until internal temperature reads 165°F. When chicken is done, remove from oven and let rest for two to four minutes.

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