How to Make Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken, look no further than this recipe for pan-roasted chicken breasts. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and juicy chicken dish on the table in no time. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

The key to this recipe is to use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. This not only adds flavor and moisture to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, rosemary) (Optional)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water), if needed to thin sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Place chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Cook until the bottoms are well seared and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Flip chicken breasts over and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and cold butter to the pan with chicken. Shake the pan gently until butter melts and the internal temperature of chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon chicken broth to thin sauce.
  • Nutrition

    462 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 387mg