Secrets of Perfectly Moist Chicken Breast Recipes

Sometimes it is difficult to keep boneless chicken- 1 tablespoon olive oil
recipes moist. Either the breasts meat comes out dry- 1 clove garlic, crushed
or they are not cooked properly.- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
You have to be careful when making a chicken breast- 1/2 onion, chopped
recipe and that applies to anything from easy chicken- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
enchiladas to chicken stew. Chicken must be cooked- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
to 165 degrees F in order to be safe to eat but a lot ofHow to make it:
people overcook the chicken and dried out chicken isSprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and then
not enjoyable to eat!dredge them in flour, shaking off the excess. Preheat a
There are various ways to cook boneless chickenskillet over a medium heat until it can evaporate
recipes, including grilling, steaming, sauteing, deep fryingdroplets of water you drop into it. Pour a little olive oil
and baking, but one of the best secrets for moistinto the pan. You could also use canola oil or any fat
chicken breast recipes is to poach the chicken in a littlewith a high smoke point. You should coat the bottom
liquid after sealing the outside. Not only does thisof the pan with oil but that is enough.
cooking method add lots of flavor but it stops theAdd the chicken breasts to the hot pan and sear them
chicken from drying out.for a couple of minutes until they are golden brown.
An Easy Recipe for Moist Chicken BreastTurn them over and sear the other side. If you are
This recipe makes enough chicken for two people. Agoing to double this recipe, do two chicken breasts at
nonstick stainless steel skillet is best to use, if you havea time. Crowding the skillet means you will not be able
one. The amounts of broth, flour and olive oil areto brown all your chicken properly.
approximate and it depends on the size of the breastsTurn the heat down to low, and then add chicken
and the size and shape of your skillet.broth. It needs to come a third of the way up the
Serve this delicious poached chicken with mashedchicken breast. If you add to much you will be boiling
potatoes and fresh vegetables for a wholesome andthe chicken, which is not what you want. Add the
delicious dinner. You can use any herbs you like, soonions, rosemary, oregano, garlic and lemon.
feel free to substitute the rosemary and oregano forCover the pan with a lid that fits tightly and cook the
parsley, cilantro, thyme or even a pinch of mixed herbs.chicken breasts over a low heat until they are done.
You will need:They are done when a meat thermometer reads 165
- 2 chicken breastsdegrees F in the thickest part of the chicken breast. If
- 1/2 pint chicken brothyou do not have a meat thermometer, cut into the
- Salt and black pepperchicken. It is done when it is white all the way through
- 1/2 cup all purpose flourwith no hint of pink in the middle.