Spice Rub Pan-Fried Chicken

5.0 from 12 reviews

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Main Dish

Cuisines: American

Ingredients: Chicken

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500 gram skinless boneless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2-3 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken breasts: Pound chicken breasts to get an even 1/2 inch thickness. Alternatively, you can butterfly them to get an even thickness.
2. Marinate: Mix chicken breasts with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl (or you can also use a ziplock bag). Marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Return to room temperature before proceeding with the cooking.
3. Fry: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Pan fry chicken breast for 3 minutes per side.
   TIPS: Initially, the chicken breasts will stick to the pan. But once the surface is cooked and browned, the meat will self-release itself from the pan. So have patience and don’t try to move the chicken in its early stage.
4. Rest, cut, and serve: Let the cooked chicken breasts rest for 10 minutes before serving or cutting into thin strips.