How to Cook Chicken Breasts for Recipes Recipe
Learn how to perfectly cook chicken breasts to use in a variety of recipes with these simple steps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Any
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- Water
Instructions
- Salt and pepper both sides of your chicken breasts. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet and cook one side. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil, and brown one side of the chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side. Flip the chicken breasts and brown the second side for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and slice. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and using in your favorite recipe.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Breasts, Cooking, Easy, Recipe
