Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, rosemary); 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water), if needed to thin sauce

This simple skillet chicken breast recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly tasty. Pan-roasting allows for easy monitoring of the meat's internal temperature, while leaving the skin on enhances flavor and moisture. I prefer apple cider vinegar, but sherry, balsamic, rice, or champagne vinegar also work beautifully.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, rosemary)
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water), if needed to thin sauce

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients.
Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a sturdy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken breasts skin-side down. Add fresh herbs. Sear until golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
Flip chicken breasts and continue cooking until a thermometer reads 150°F (66°C), around 5 minutes.
Add vinegar and cold butter to the skillet. Gently shake until butter melts and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), another 2 to 3 minutes.
Incorporate 1 tablespoon of chicken broth to create a thinner sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 462 kcal
Fat Content: 30 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 244 mg
Protein Content: 45 g
Cholesterol Content: 157 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 0 g
Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g