How to Cook Chicken on the Stove: Juicy Recipes for Every Meal
Learn how to cook chicken breasts on the stove for juicy results with this quick and easy method.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 to 10 ounces each
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked, optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning optional
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Flatten the Chicken by placing each piece between two plastic sheets and flattening to about ½-inch thick.
- Dry the Chicken using paper towels to pat dry both sides.
- Season the Chicken by combining kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, then sprinkle on both sides.
- Pan-Sear the Chicken in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Baste with Butter by flipping the chicken, adding butter, and basting while cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165ºF.
- To Serve, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve whole, sliced, or diced.
Notes
For a deeper golden brown crust, cook first side over medium-high heat and omit paprika and herbs. Cooking with ghee or clarified butter makes it Whole30 compliant. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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