Sautéed Chicken with Banana Peppers and Butter Brine

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pickled banana peppers, sliced
- 1 cup brine from banana peppers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Brine the Chicken:
- Pour the banana pepper brine into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the brine. Ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This method will infuse the chicken with a tangy essence.

2. Prep the Chicken:
- After brining, remove the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Ensure all excess moisture is removed for optimal sautéing.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

3. Heat the Pan:
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow it to shimmer before proceeding.

4. Cook the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts in the hot pan. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side, or until they reach a golden brown hue and are cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).

5. Sauté the Banana Peppers:
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt.
- Add the sliced banana peppers and sauté them in the melted butter. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peppers are soft and aromatic.

6. Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken to the pan, coating it with the butter and banana peppers mixture.
- Sauté together for 2 more minutes, ensuring the chicken absorbs the flavors.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra banana peppers if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT1H
1 hour
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1200 calories

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