Juicy Stove Top Chicken Breasts Recipe
This Juicy Stove Top Chicken Breasts Recipe delivers perfectly tender and flavorful chicken breasts cooked on the stovetop, with a delicious blend of herbs and spices and butter for richness. It’s an easy, quick method to get moist, juicy chicken breasts every time without the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Cooking Fats
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot enough for cooking.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure better browning and prevent steaming.
- Oil Chicken: Drizzle a little oil over each chicken breast or spray with cooking spray, then rub it all over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and paprika; mix well.
- Season Chicken: Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage for flavor.
- Cook First Batch: Place two seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet without crowding. Cook without moving for 5 to 7 minutes to develop a golden crust.
- Flip and Add Butter: Flip the chicken breasts, add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, swirling it around to melt and coat the pan.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the chicken for about 7 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), adjusting time based on thickness for moist results.
- Rest First Batch: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, cover to keep warm, and set aside while cooking the remaining breasts.
- Cook Second Batch: Repeat the process with the remaining two chicken breasts using the remaining oil and butter.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer all cooked chicken to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Patting chicken dry before cooking ensures a better sear and more flavorful crust.
- Butter adds richness but can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter option.
- Cooking times vary depending on breast thickness; using a meat thermometer is recommended.
- Resting the chicken after cooking keeps it juicy and tender by allowing juices to settle.
- This recipe is ideal for stovetop cooking and does not require oven use.
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