Perfect Chicken Breast

Directions

  1. 1Cover the chicken breasts with some clear wrap.
  2. 2Gently even out the thick side with a rolling pin.
  3. 3Add salt to the chicken.
  4. 4Season the chicken with turmeric, paprika, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and chili powder.
  5. 5Get a pan nice and hot over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Add oil to the pan.
  7. 7Lay the chicken breast in the pan away from you.
  8. 8Flip the chicken when you see color developing on the side.
  9. 9Stand up the chicken to get a nice crust on the sides.
  10. 10Add butter and the same spices used earlier to the pan.
  11. 11Tilt the pan and start basting the chicken.
  12. 12Pull the chicken off and allow it to rest for a few minutes when it reaches an internal temperature about 160 degrees.
  13. 13Slice half inch thick slices.

Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • turmeric
  • paprika
  • garlic
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • oil
  • butter
  • spices

Equipment

clear wraprolling pinpantongsthermometerknife

Tips

  • When pounding chicken breasts, be gentle.
  • Salt the chicken directly.
  • Season the chicken from up high so it spreads evenly.
  • Add the oil to the pan after it heats up so it doesn’t burn.
  • Lay the chicken breast away from you.
  • Stand up the chicken so it gets a nice crust on the side.