Pan Seared Chicken Breasts
These Pan Seared Chicken Breasts provide 34g protein and 245 calories per serving, offering an ultra-lean option for cutting phases or high-volume prep days. Batch-preps 4 servings in minimal time on the stovetop, giving you a versatile protein base that leaves room for carbs and fats based on your daily targets.
Ingredients
- •Montreal steak seasoning blend(10g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Butter(15g)
Instructions
- 1Combine the steak seasoning, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts liberally with the seasoning on all sides.
- 2Add the cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-low (or medium for thin-cut breasts). Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the skillet.
- 3Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes without flipping (5 minutes for thin-cut breasts). Flip the chicken and then cook on the second side until well browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF).
- 4For extra luscious chicken, add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allow it to melt, then flip the chicken a couple of times to coat in the melted butter.
- 5Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and allow it to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
245
calories
34g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4g
- Sodium
- 93 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
4 servings per batch · ~159g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pan Seared Chicken Breasts have?
Each serving contains 34g of protein with just 245 calories, 11g fat, and only 1g carbs. This is an extremely lean option for hitting protein targets without carbohydrate intake.
How long does Pan Seared Chicken Breasts take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 4 servings via stovetop cooking in approximately 15-20 minutes total. It's efficient for batch-prepping a week's worth of standalone protein portions.
Is Pan Seared Chicken Breasts good for fat loss?
At 34g protein and 245 calories per serving with virtually no carbs, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where you need lean protein without glycogen-replenishing carbohydrates. It pairs well with vegetable sides to round out macros while keeping calories controlled.
