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Cooked chicken breast in cast iron skillet
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Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce in one cast iron pan
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts medium size
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha more or less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat a large cast iron pan over medium high heat
  • Add the olive oil and swirl to coat pan.
  • Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper, allow to sear 3-4 minutes, then flip and reduce heat to medium low and cook an additional 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile mix together the honey, water, sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and pour into the pan with the chicken during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  • Allow the sauce to caramelize and thicken in the pan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 810mg | Sugar: 36g