Step 2: Sear the chicken
Black pepper chicken
- seasoned chicken
- olive oilas neededfor searing
Preheat a pan or griddle over high heat. Once smoking, add enough olive oil to coat the cooking surface.
Add the pepper-crusted chicken to the pan, press it down to ensure even contact, then allow to undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a deeply crust.
Flip to the other side. Remove from the heat once the bottom has also developed a crust and the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155°F/68°C.