Crispy Pan-Fried Herb-Butter Chicken Breast

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board.
- Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. Heat the Pan:
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

3. Pan-Fry the Chicken:
- Add the chicken breasts to the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. If necessary, cook in batches to maintain the proper temperature.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on one side without moving them to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip the chicken breasts and add the unsalted butter to the pan.
- Continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting occasionally with the melted butter for added flavor and moisture.

4. Finish and Rest:
- Once fully cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the pan.
- Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
- Cooking Time:
- PT16M
- 16 minutes

Total Time

- PT26M
- 26 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Pan-fried chicken
- Butter chicken
- Dinner recipe
- Easy chicken
- Crispy chicken
- Quick dinner
- Skillet chicken
- Savory chicken
- Weeknight meal
- Chicken breast recipe

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 1040 total calories for the entire dish

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