Ingredients:

  • 4 (6oz / 170g) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp (6g) Fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp (2g) Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp (2g) Smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Avocado or Grapeseed oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, smashed
  • Thyme sprigs
  • Rosemary sprigs

Instructions:

  1. Level the meat. Place the 4 chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a mallet, gently pound the thicker parts until the entire breast is a uniform 1 inch thickness. Note: This ensures the center isn't raw while the edges overcook.
  2. Dry and season. Pat the chicken completely bone dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with 1 tsp fine sea salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  3. Prep the pan. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in your heavy skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers and just begins to wisps with smoke.
  4. The initial sear. Place the chicken in the pan, moving away from you to avoid splashes. Sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until a deep golden brown crust forms and the meat releases easily.
  5. Flip and drop. Flip the breasts over and immediately reduce the heat to medium.
  6. Load the aromatics. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 smashed garlic cloves, and the sprigs of thyme and rosemary to the empty spaces in the pan.
  7. The butter baste. Tilt the pan slightly so the butter pools at the bottom with the herbs and garlic. Spoon the foaming, herb scented butter continuously over the chicken for the remaining 6-7 minutes.
  8. Check the temp. Insert your thermometer into the thickest part. Remove the chicken from the pan when it hits 160°F.
  9. The final touch. Squeeze 1 tsp fresh lemon juice into the remaining pan butter and pour it directly over the resting chicken.
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