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Turkish Chicken Breasts (Pan-Fried)

Pan-fried chicken breasts on a round wooden cutting board and a spice mix in a small bowl on the side.

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This easy pan-fried Turkish spiced chicken breast is full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes! With no need for marinating, it's the perfect quick dinner option for busy nights. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with a homemade Turkish spice blend.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, 225g (8oz) each
  • 1 and 1/4 tablespoonsTurkish spice blend (If you don't have it, use the following spices: 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon pul biber, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. 
  2. Cut 3-4 slits on both sides of each breast.
  3. Sprinkle Turkish spice blend on both sides. Read note 1 below.
  4. Use your hands to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 5 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Be careful not to overcook to keep the chicken tender and juicy.
  7. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. If you don’t have a pre-made Turkish spice mix, combine paprika, pul biber, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Feel free to adjust the amounts of paprika, cumin, or pul biber in the Turkish spice blend based on your taste.
  3. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. If they are thicker, they may need an extra minute or two, but be careful not to overcook.

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