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A white plate with four thin cut chicken breasts garnished with fresh lemon slices on a wooden table with a striped cloth napkin.

Thin Cut Chicken Breasts

Thin cut chicken breast is the best 15-minute lunch! It's packed with flavor and pan fried to perfection for the ultimate easy meal.
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Course: Clean Eating Dinner Recipes, Clean Eating Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Resting Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Violet Parcha

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 lemon sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet on medium heat and melt the butter in it.
    1 tablespoon butter
  • Season the chicken cutlets with the dried spices and salt.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 4 chicken cutlets
  • When the skillet is hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts in it and cook them for 2-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. 
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Serve with lemon slices as garnish.
    1/2 lemon

Notes

Prepare in Advance

To prep thin cut chicken breast in advance, cook and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven.
You can also freeze cooked chicken breasts for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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