How To Cook Chicken Breast In A Pan
his tutorial will teach you how to cook chicken breasts in a pan to perfection like a pro. Say goodbye to bland, dry chicken breasts and hello to juicy, flavorful chicken that everyone will love. This pan seared stove top chicken breast will change your mind for good, the process is simple, the meat is tender, juicy, and buttery, and it's so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: remove any unwanted fat or hanging fats on the chicken and pat dry with a paper kitchen towel.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Flip the chicken and repeat the process on the other side.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering hot, carefully add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes per side without moving the chicken for a nice golden brown sear. It shouldn't stick to the pan when you want to flip it.
- Flip the chicken once and cook for additional 5-6 minutes, add butter to the pan and move it around the pan so that it can melt quickly. Once the butter is melted, tilt the pan to one side and spoon the butter over the chicken breasts for a few seconds.
- Add chopped parsley and remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!PS: Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches about 162F/71C. before taking it off the heat. The residual heat will take the temperature to 165F/74C while the chicken is resting.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 315mgSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg
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