| 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 of | | | | How to make it: |
| people overcook the chicken and dried out chicken is | | | | Sprinkle 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 chicken | | | | skillet over a medium heat until it can evaporate |
| recipes, including grilling, steaming, sauteing, deep frying | | | | droplets of water you drop into it. Pour a little olive oil |
| and baking, but one of the best secrets for moist | | | | into the pan. You could also use canola oil or any fat |
| chicken breast recipes is to poach the chicken in a little | | | | with a high smoke point. You should coat the bottom |
| liquid after sealing the outside. Not only does this | | | | of the pan with oil but that is enough. |
| cooking method add lots of flavor but it stops the | | | | Add 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 Breast | | | | Turn them over and sear the other side. If you are |
| This recipe makes enough chicken for two people. A | | | | going to double this recipe, do two chicken breasts at |
| nonstick stainless steel skillet is best to use, if you have | | | | a time. Crowding the skillet means you will not be able |
| one. The amounts of broth, flour and olive oil are | | | | to brown all your chicken properly. |
| approximate and it depends on the size of the breasts | | | | Turn 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 mashed | | | | chicken breast. If you add to much you will be boiling |
| potatoes and fresh vegetables for a wholesome and | | | | the chicken, which is not what you want. Add the |
| delicious dinner. You can use any herbs you like, so | | | | onions, rosemary, oregano, garlic and lemon. |
| feel free to substitute the rosemary and oregano for | | | | Cover 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 breasts | | | | degrees F in the thickest part of the chicken breast. If |
| - 1/2 pint chicken broth | | | | you do not have a meat thermometer, cut into the |
| - Salt and black pepper | | | | chicken. It is done when it is white all the way through |
| - 1/2 cup all purpose flour | | | | with no hint of pink in the middle. |