This is the perfect way to cook chicken breasts.
If you crave juicy, flavorful chicken breasts, then follow this simple recipe.
You’ll end up with a golden brown platter of delicious chicken ready for the tasting.
Photo: Brian Woodcock
You only need chicken, butter, salt, pepper and oil to make this flavorful protein.
OurPerfect Pan-Seared Chicken Breastsare a quick and delicious way to prepare juicy and flavorful chicken.
You’ll know the chicken is ready to flip when it easily pulls away from the pan.
Keep reading for our expert tips on how to prep your chicken, spice substitutions and more!
Place chicken on a rack set in a rimmed baking sheet.
Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Remove from refrigerator; pat dry again.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch, straight-sided saute pan over medium-low until oil shimmers.
Add chicken, smooth side down.
Add 1 teaspoon butter; swirl to coat, lifting chicken so the butter flows underneath.
Cook 1 minute or until deep golden brown.
Turn chicken; cook 6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of breast registers 165F.
Remove pan from heat; let chicken stand in the pan for 3 minutes.
You could also use avocado oil, grapeseed oil or peanut oil to name a few.
Pan-searing generally takes about 15 minutes for the meat to reach the safe internal temperature of 165F.
To thaw, simply place it in the refrigerator the night before you plan to use it.
The goal is to cook the chicken while retaining the juices and moisture.
If you’re in a hurry, microwave the chicken in a damp paper towel for a few minutes.
With both methods, the chicken should reach the safe internal temperature of 165F.
For lunch, pan-seared chicken is excellent in a sandwich or salad.
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