Juicy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Juicy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps create a better sear.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Ensure the skillet is large enough to fit all chicken breasts without overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the oil is hot, lower the heat to medium. Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the chicken breasts for 1 minute without moving them, allowing a light sear to form.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Flip the chicken breasts over to the other side.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
After 10 minutes, turn off the heat completely. Keep the pan covered with the lid and let the chicken sit undisturbed for an additional 10 minutes. It is critical not to lift the lid during this entire 20-minute period (10 minutes cooking + 10 minutes resting).
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Once the chicken has rested, remove it from the skillet. The chicken should be perfectly cooked through and juicy. It is now ready to be sliced, shredded, or used whole in your favorite salads, bowls, or casseroles.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps create a better sear.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Ensure the skillet is large enough to fit all chicken breasts without overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the oil is hot, lower the heat to medium. Carefully add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the chicken breasts for 1 minute without moving them, allowing a light sear to form.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Flip the chicken breasts over to the other side.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
After 10 minutes, turn off the heat completely. Keep the pan covered with the lid and let the chicken sit undisturbed for an additional 10 minutes. It is critical not to lift the lid during this entire 20-minute period (10 minutes cooking + 10 minutes resting).
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Once the chicken has rested, remove it from the skillet. The chicken should be perfectly cooked through and juicy. It is now ready to be sliced, shredded, or used whole in your favorite salads, bowls, or casseroles.
⏱️ 1 min