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Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts
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)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water), if needed to thin sauce
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
Preseason chicken breasts by sprinkling both sides with salt and pepper generously.
3
Melt olive oil in a substantial, heavy skillet over an elevated heat setting until the oil begins to sparkle. Position chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet, ensuring they are fully coated with a layer of oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs to enhance flavor.
4
Allow the chicken breasts to develop a golden-brown crust on their bottom sides, taking approximately 5-6 minutes.
5
Flip the chicken breasts over and continue cooking until an internal thermometer inserted into the center of a breast registers 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), taking around 5 minutes.
6
Introduce vinegar and cold butter into the pan with the chicken, gently swaying the pan until the butter has fully melted and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), adding an additional 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
7
Stir in a single tablespoon of chicken broth to create a thinner sauce.