How To Make the Juiciest Chicken Breast
My foolproof cooking method to make the juiciest chicken breast is actually simple. Once you master these easy steps, you’ll make it over and over again.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: juiciest chicken breast
Servings: 2
Calories: 448kcal
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Rub chicken breast with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Combine all other ingredients and evenly coat chicken breast with it.
In a pan, bring 2 tablespoons olive oil just about to the smoking point over medium-high heat.
Add chicken breasts and sear 2 minutes per side.
Turn down heat to medium-low (you still want to hear a sizzle) and cook chicken breast an additional 6 minutes per side with the lid on.
Turn off heat and let chicken breast rest in the hot pan for 10 minutes - do not lift the lid and let moisture escape
Slice on a cutting board and experience the juiciest chicken breast you’ve ever had. Pair with your favorite side dish and enjoy!
- Science & art: Cooking is the intersection of science and art. If it doesn’t turn out perfectly every time, try again. What is “medium-high heat” compared to “medium-low heat?” It’s something that you experience with your senses...especially smell, hearing, and of course touch if you really want to go that far…
- Juices: The juices from resting the meat that normally find their way into the cutting board groove are sitting in the pan, easily scooped out, and can be used to flavor any soup, stew, sauce, or your next bowl of ramen noodles.
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg