Juicy Tender Chicken Breasts (on the stovetop)

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    38 mins

  • Servings

    4 6-ounce servings

  • Calories

    193 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Juicy Tender Chicken Breasts (on the stovetop)

Tired of dry, tough boneless chicken breasts? These Juicy, Tender Sautéed Chicken Breasts are so delicious and (like rotisserie chicken) can be used for a zillion different things as well as for an entreé!

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Ingredients

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For the rub:

  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons mild paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dry italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts see notes above in post
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  1. For the rub, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir well to combine. Set aside.
  2. Place chicken breasts on a plate or shallow pan. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle liberally with the rub, then rub it in with your hand. Allow breasts to sit with the rub on for 15-20 minutes, at room temperature.
  3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a cast iron or heavy stainless steel pan over medium heat. Butter should sizzle a bit and be fairly hot but watch it at this point to prevent burning. Make sure the pan is large enough to accommodate all of the breasts without crowding.
  4. Add the chicken and allow to sit for 3 minutes without touching. After 3 minutes, take a peek at the underside of one of the breasts. If it’s browning too quickly lower the heat a bit. Continue cooking for a total of 5 minutes or until the underside is nicely browned.
  5. Flip breasts to the opposite side and immediately lower heat to medium-low. Cover and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes OR until internal temperature reaches 160˚F when an instant thermometer is inserted into the center of the thickest part of the breast. (The time will vary depending on the size of each portion -see notes above in Café Tips)
  6. Once 160˚F is reached, remove the chicken to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy! If serving as an entreé, pour the delicious juices from the pan over the chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1318mg (55%) Potassium 450mg (13%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 617IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 46-ounce servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1318mg 55%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 617IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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