Description
This Pink Salt Chicken recipe features juicy, flavorful boneless chicken breasts seasoned with a fragrant blend of pink Himalayan salt, garlic powder, black pepper, fresh rosemary, and lemon zest. Quickly cooked in a non-stick skillet, it’s an easy and delicious dish perfect for a wholesome meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
Seasoning Blend
- 2 tablespoons pink Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients listed to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Prepare Pan: Select a large, clean, non-stick skillet for cooking the chicken evenly without sticking.
- Measure Salt: Measure out 2 tablespoons of pink Himalayan salt as the base of the seasoning blend.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the pink salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and lemon zest to create a vibrant seasoning mix.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick, then rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each breast.
- Heat Skillet: Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat up before adding the chicken.
- Cook First Side: Lay the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving them to form a nice sear.
- Flip and Cook Second Side: Flip the chicken breasts, reduce heat to medium to prevent burning, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), ensuring they are fully cooked.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in moist and tender meat.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness ensuring the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps create a better crust and prevents steaming.
- Fresh rosemary can be substituted with dried rosemary, but use about one-third the amount.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking locks in flavor and moisture.
- This seasoning blend can also be used for other poultry or grilled meats.
