Skillet-Braised Chicken
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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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.
- 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.
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