Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• to taste salt
• to taste ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 6–8 cloves garlic

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over very low heat.
2. Add the garlic cloves and cook 45 minutes.
3. Strain and reserve the oil.
4. Discard the garlic.
5. Brush both sides of the chicken with garlic oil.
6. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. Set aside.
8. Coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet with garlic oil.
9. Heat the skillet over high heat.
10. Add the chicken breast.
11. Cook until browned and slightly charred on both sides.
12. Insert a probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts.
13. Place the pan in the middle of a 375°F oven.
14. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
15. Remove the chicken to a plate.
16. Cover with aluminum foil.
17. Let rest 7 minutes before serving.