Italian Herb Chicken
Italian herb chicken is a simple dish that pairs your favorite Italian herbs, like oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme, with a light brush of olive oil to create a succulent rub that browns beautifully in a pan.
Servings: 2 large breasts
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed (about 2 large breasts)
- 1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sea salt (more to taste)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried crushed rosemary
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper (more to taste)
Instructions
- Trim the chicken. Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness. Pat dry with a paper towel. Use a basting brush to brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken.
- In a small dish, mix together garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, thyme, rosemary poultry seasoning, and cracked black pepper together. Sprinkle the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts, coating all sides.
- Heat the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear on one side for 4-5 minutes. Use tongs to flip the chicken to the other side. Reduce heat to medium heat and cook another 3-5 minutes. Note: cook time will vary by the thickness of your chicken. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 160℉ before removing from heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent for 5-10 minutes to allow it to rest and reach an internal temperature of 165℉.