The Secret to Juicy Chicken Breast Every Time
Here’s the ultimate guide on how to cook juicy chicken breasts every single time.
Just say no to dry chicken by using this easy skillet method! 🐔
If your chicken prep routine feels a little fowl, it’s time to shake a tail feather and spice things up! Chicken breasts are high in protein, versatile, crowd-pleasing, and yet can turn out a little dry if you don’t treat ’em right.
Today I am sharing a delclious chicken seasoning recipe and a brilliant method for cooking chicken breasts using a skillet so they’ll turn out juicy every time!
Pro Tip: I love using my new Our Place Titanium Always skillet with lid for this recipe! If you need a new fry pan that can sear and is non-stick, check it out. Plus it is non-toxic, free of PFAS, and dishwasher safe!
Season, sear, and slow cook in a skillet for tender, juicy chicken!
I included all the steps involved in the recipe, but basically, you’ll be seasoning the chicken, searing it with oil, adding broth to the skillet, and then lowering the heat to slow cook and steam the chicken with the lid on the skillet.
The result will be tender, juicy chicken breasts to slice up for lunch or dinner!
Seasoned Juicy Skillet Chicken Breasts
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Ingredients
For the rub:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 2 large chicken breast, thawed
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup chicken broth or water
Directions
1
Mix chicken rub and set aside. Pat chicken dry.
2
Heat a skillet on the stove to medium heat. Add the oil. Add the chicken breast. Let them sear for 5 minutes without moving.
3
Turn the chicken breasts over. Pour the chicken broth or water into the pan. Set the heat to low on the stove, and place the lid of the skillet on.
4
Let the chicken cook on low for ten minutes. Set a timer for this. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and see if it's above 165 degrees. If it has not reached temperature, close the lid and let cook for a few minutes at a time to check again.
5
Once the chicken has cooked through transfer to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes. Slice and enjoy with the pan drippings.
More tips for making this juicy chicken breast recipe:
- When cooking a large batch of chicken breasts, simply scale up the seasoning ratio—or use your favorite chicken seasoning. I often make my own blend, but I also highly reonlinemend Kinder’s Santa Maria rub for a delicious store-bought option.
- An instant-read thermometer is a must-have for cooking chicken properly. It helps ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F, preventing undercooking or overcooking, which can lead to dry, tough chicken.
- Cooked chicken is good for 3-4 days in the fridge, so this could be great for easy meal prep. Consider adding the chicken to salads, quesadillas, tacos, casseroles, etc.
Learning how to cook juicy chicken breast is an essential skill!
My almost 17-year-old daughter has been showing lots of interest in learning basic kitchen skills so we have been having fun cooking together, and I am even picking up new tips too. After trying this skillet method, I am not going back to the grill or oven. This is the way!
Do you also cook chicken this way? Let us know in the onlinements if you have any tips!
