By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
70 cal · 25 min
Easy Spanish Chicken Breast
Recipe GLPRd1c6769bbd84e0
A simple, flavorful Spanish-inspired chicken breast seasoned with warm spices. This lean protein dish comes together quickly and is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. The combination of chilli powder and garlic creates an authentic, satisfying flavor profile with minimal ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 thawed chicken breast
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 pinch salt
1 dash garlic powder
Directions
Pat the thawed chicken breast dry with paper towels. This helps it brown evenly and cook through properly.
In a small bowl, combine the chilli powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until well blended.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breast, coating it completely.
Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken breast in the pan.
Cook the chicken for 9-10 minutes on the first side without moving it, allowing it to develop a nice color.
Flip the chicken breast and cook for another 8-10 minutes on the second side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Comments
This is a bare-bones weeknight rescue for one: chicken breast, basic pantry spices, and real simplicity. Ingredient availability is zero friction—every major Charlotte chain stocks chicken breasts and these four pantry staples. The cost per serving hinges entirely on the chicken breast price, typically $6–$9 per pound here, so budget $4–$6 for the protein and pennies for the spices; if you buy a family pack the per-serving cost drops. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you pound the breast thin and use a hot pan, but don't expect much technique or flavor depth—this lands safely in "quick dinner," not "impressed someone." It does not keep: a single reheated breast loses moisture and appeal, so this is a same-night, solo meal.
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