Tender Chicken Breasts (Print)
An easy way to cook moist and flavorful chicken breasts using just basic spices and perfect timing on the stovetop.
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika.
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Salt and fresh ground pepper.
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3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, split.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about a pound altogether.
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Cooking spray to coat pan.
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, kept separate.
# Steps:
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Pour 1-1/2 tablespoons of your oil into a big skillet and warm it over medium-high heat.
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Dry the chicken well and rub oil on each piece. Mix all the spices and coat both sides evenly.
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Lay down two chicken breasts and leave them untouched for 5-7 minutes. Flip them over, drop in a tablespoon of butter, and keep cooking until their center hits 165°F. That's another 7 minutes or so.
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Take the cooked chicken out and cover it to keep warm. Repeat the steps for the rest of the chicken and butter.
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Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes, then slice it up and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Flatten chicken to no more than 1 inch thick so it cooks evenly.
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Go for vegetable oil because it handles high heat better.
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Avoid moving chicken while it sears to get a good crust.