# Viral Chicken Recipe

A simple and effective method for cooking chicken breast to perfection using a carbon steel pan.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken breast
- seasoning
- oil
- 1 cup hot water

## Instructions

1. Season your chicken breast well.
2. Spray the pan with oil and heat on medium.
3. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes without moving it.
4. Flip the chicken, add hot water, and put the lid on.
5. Cook for about 4 minutes, making sure not to peek.
6. Turn the stove off and let the chicken sit covered for 15 minutes without peeking.
7. Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should be around 171-174 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing from the pan.

## Equipment

- carbon steel pan
- lid
- timer
- thermometer

## Tips

- Season chicken liberally several hours or the day before cooking.
- Do not move the chicken for the first 5 minutes of cooking.
- Do not peek while the lid is on during the 4 minutes of cooking and the 15 minutes of resting.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHb91CsSK8B/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6234e9cd-8897-4531-93ea-8f366d53f07d
- Extracted: 2026-02-01

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