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Skillet-Braised Chicken

Skillet-Braised Chicken on a plate
Makes: 2 Servings
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

You only need a few simple ingredients to create this delicious, tender chicken. This recipe will yield the perfect chicken every time. Pair with your favorite vegetable to make a meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium chicken breast, about 1-inch thick, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • seasoning, such as salt, pepper, seasoning salt, onion powder or garlic powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Season the chicken. In a lightly oiled medium skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken for one minute on each side until lightly browned.
  3. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
  4. Turn off the heat. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.
  5. 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.
Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Sodium 29 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 4 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 217 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 59 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 4 mg
Potassium 217 mg
Sodium 29 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 139 mg
Selenium 19 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 4 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 47 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 ounces

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