Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Olive Oil and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Pan-seared to golden perfection, enhanced with a fragrant garlic and spiced olive oil drizzle. This chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown and edges crisp.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves around the pan. Continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the garlic is fragrant and light golden.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate, spoon the infused olive oil and garlic over the top, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.