Juicy Stove Top Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breasts cooked with garlic, paprika, and butter for rich, juicy flavor.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Oils and Fats
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45 ml vegetable oil or canola oil, divided
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28 g unsalted butter, divided
→ Chicken
03 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 454 g total)
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
07 -
0.5 tsp onion powder
08 -
0.5 tsp dried basil
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0.5 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
→ Other
10 -
Cooking spray
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat 22.5 ml vegetable oil in a 25-30 cm skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and lightly coat each piece with oil or cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and paprika. Evenly rub the seasoning blend on both sides of each chicken breast.
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Place two chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom forms a golden crust.
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Flip the chicken breasts, add 14 g butter to the skillet, swirl to melt, and continue cooking for 7 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 74°C.
05 -
Remove cooked chicken, keep warm covered, and repeat the process with the remaining two chicken breasts.
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Transfer all chicken to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Resting chicken after cooking helps retain its juices and enhances tenderness.