Tender Stovetop Chicken (Print Version)
An easy way to make juicy and flavorful chicken breasts on the stovetop with everyday spices and good timing.
# Ingredients:
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (weighing 1 pound total).
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3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, split up.
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Non-stick cooking spray.
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Pepper and salt for seasoning.
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1/2 teaspoon bottled garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon powdered onion.
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves.
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1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika.
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Two tablespoons of unsalted butter, used separately.
# Steps:
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In a wide skillet, heat 1 and a half tablespoons of your oil over a medium-high burner.
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Dry the chicken, rub oil all over it. Mix your spices and coat both sides of each piece evenly.
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Put two chicken breasts into the skillet. Let them cook untouched for about 5-7 minutes. Flip, then toss in one tablespoon of butter. Leave for another 7 or so minutes, making sure they hit 165°F inside.
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Take out the first two pieces and cover them up to keep warm. Do the exact steps again with the last pieces and the rest of the butter.
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Set the chicken aside for a 5-minute breather before slicing it up and serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Chicken pieces shouldn’t be thicker than an inch, or they won’t cook evenly.
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Go for vegetable oil—it doesn’t burn as easily.
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Let the chicken stay put while searing to get that perfect crust.