Spicy Chicken Breasts
This 5 ingredient spicy chicken breast recipe is on fire! Simple and delicious, and the perfect recipe when you’re looking for juicy, spicy chicken recipe ideas.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 3 garlic cloves minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and black pepper more or less to taste
Instructions
- Using a kitchen mallet, pound each chicken breast to an even thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine sriracha, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat both sides of the chicken with this mixture, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes. If needed, add a bit of chicken broth or a small amount of water to the pan.
- Turn off the stove, cover the chicken, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.