The Easiest Marinated Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

Step 1

Combine chicken breasts, hot sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce or coconut aminos, and garlic in a gallon baggie and shake to combine everything. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.

Step 2

Once the chicken is done marinating, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook, untouched, for about 6 minutes. Check the bottom of the breasts to make sure they're not burningu002du002dif they're not, leave them in the pan for another 2 minutes, then flip them over.

Step 4

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and cook the other side of the chicken for another 6-9 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breasts reads 165 degrees. Total cook time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.