Foolproof Cooking Method to Make the Juiciest Chicken Breast

Foolproof Cooking Method to Make the Juiciest Chicken Breast

  Ready in : 40 mins
  Preparation time : 10 mins
  Cooking time: 30 mins

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Foolproof Cooking Method to Make the Juiciest Chicken Breast a try. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains around 48g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 448 calories. For $2.33 per serving, this recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by spoonacular user maplewoodroad. If you have chicken breast, olive oil, freshly cracked pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

chicken breast

chicken breast

1 lb

olive oil

olive oil

3 Tbsp

kosher salt

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

freshly cracked pepper

freshly cracked pepper

0.5 tsp

paprika

paprika

0.5 tsp

cayenne pepper

cayenne pepper

0.25 tsp

Cooking in Steps

  1. 1
    Rub chicken breast with about 1 Tbsp olive oil.

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

    olive oil

    olive oil

    dry seasoning rub

    dry seasoning rub

  2. 2
    Combine all other ingredients and evenly coat chicken breast with it.

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

  3. 3
    In a pan, bring 2 Tbsp olive oil just about to the smoking point over medium-high heat.

    olive oil

    olive oil

    frying pan
    frying pan
  4. 4
    Add chicken breasts and sear 2 minutes per side.

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

  5. 5
    Turn down heat to medium-low (you still want to hear a sizzle) and cook chicken breast an additional 6 minutes per side with the lid on.

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

  6. 6
    Turn off heat and let chicken breast rest in the hot pan for 10 minutes - do not lift the lid and let moisture escape

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

    frying pan
    frying pan
  7. 7
    Slice on a cutting board and experience the juiciest chicken breast you’ve ever had. Pair with your favorite side dish and enjoy!

    chicken breast

    chicken breast

    cutting board
    cutting board