Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts

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This chicken breast skillet recipe is fast, easy, and delicious. You can easily monitor the internal temperature of the meat when pan-roasting chicken. Leaving the skin on adds a lot of flavor and much-needed moisture. I used apple cider vinegar, but any vinegar will work. Some of my favorites are sherry, balsamic, rice, and champagne vinegar.

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

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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    an overhead shot of all ingredients for pan-roasted chicken breast

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  2. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 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.

    an overhead shot of chicken breasts cooking in a pan with oil

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  4. 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.

    an overhead shot of chicken breasts cooking in pan

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  5. 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.

    an overhead shot of butter added to pan of chicken breasts

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  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon chicken broth to thin sauce.

    close up on a pan roasted chicken breast, sliced, and resting on a serving of mashed potatoes
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

462 Calories
30g Fat
0g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 387mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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