Skillet-Braised Chicken

Name: Skillet-Braised Chicken
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; about 1-inch thick1 Tablespoon vegetable oilseasoning (such as salt; black pepper; seasoning salt; onion powder or garlic powder)

A simple and delicious chicken recipe to enjoy as is or use in many recipes from salads to pasta.

Plate with seasoned and browned chicken breasts.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 2 Servings
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 chicken breast, about 1-inch thick

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

seasoning (such as salt, black pepper, seasoning salt, onion powder or garlic powder)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Season the chicken. In a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken for one minute on each side until lightly browned.
Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
Turn off the heat. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.
The chicken is safely cooked when the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F. Check in the thickest part with a food thermometer. If not done, cover and return to low heat for 3 to 5 minutes and check for doneness.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Do not rinse raw chicken; cooking will kill bacteria.
Wash hands and all surfaces and utensils after touching raw chicken.
For seasonings, try Creole Seasoning, Soulful Seasoning, or your favorite mix of spices.

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Comments

Submitted by albellamy on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 15:21

So easy and with good results as long as final 10 minutes is adjusted for size of chicken breast.

Submitted by lauralamotte on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 11:04

This recipe seems to yield perfect results every time.

Submitted by tierrabonita on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 08:14

So easy and every time I get perfectly cooked chicken, but what I love the most is I can easily make this and still interact with my kids and not worry about the chicken cooking perfectly....it will!

Submitted by Lygarcia (not verified) on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:46

Sounds delicious and easy.