Description
Succulent Stove Top Chicken Breasts promise a quick and flavorful dinner solution that brings restaurant-quality meals directly to home kitchens. Juicy seasoned chicken emerges perfectly golden and tender, ensuring you savor each delicious bite with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquid and Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth (optional for extra moisture)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and gently pounding with a meat mallet until uniformly 1 inch thick, ensuring even cooking.
- Create a robust spice blend by thoroughly mixing garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously coat both sides of each chicken breast with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is hot enough for cooking.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust without moving for 5-7 minutes.
- When chicken releases easily from the pan, flip it over and reduce heat to medium. Pour chicken broth into the skillet to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and maintain tenderness.
- Slice the chicken and serve warm, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and soft texture.
- Use a meat mallet gently between plastic wrap to flatten chicken without tearing the meat.
- Pound chicken to consistent 1-inch thickness for perfectly cooked, juicy results.
- Customize spice blend according to personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or rosemary for varied flavor profiles.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain proper heat distribution and achieve golden-brown crust.
- Check internal temperature with meat thermometer for food safety and precise doneness.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to retain moisture and prevent dryness.
- Transform dish into low-carb option by skipping flour or breadcrumb coating.
- Swap olive oil with avocado oil for higher smoke point and different nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg