Skillet-Braised Chicken
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast
160
Calories
18g
Protein
0g
Carbs
9g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
29mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 59 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
chicken breast, about 1-inch thick, skinless
1 medium
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon · or cooking oil of choice
seasoning, such as salt, pepper, seasoning salt, onion powder or garlic powder
optional
Instructions
- 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: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
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