Description
Learn how to cook delicious and juicy chicken breasts using three different methods: stovetop, baking, and grilling. This versatile recipe yields tender chicken with a perfect blend of seasonings, making it a go-to for a quick and flavorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Stovetop:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh herbs or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Stovetop: Pat the chicken breasts dry, pound to even thickness. Rub with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a skillet until golden brown.
- Baking: Preheat oven. Place seasoned chicken in a dish or on a baking sheet. Bake until cooked through.
- Grilling: Preheat grill, oil grates. Grill chicken until cooked through and charred.
Notes
- Marinate for extra flavor
- Rest chicken after cooking
- Use in salads, wraps, or enjoy on its own
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking, or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg