moist and tender chicken breasts every time

How To Make moist and tender chicken breasts every time

• 1

  Flatten/Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness
• 2

  Salt and Pepper them to taste
• 3

  Prepare the pan: Heat a saute pan over medium high heat - When hot, add the olive oil and swirl around in pan
• 4

  Turn down the heat to medium and add the chicken breasts.
• 5

  Cook the chicken breasts for 1 minute without moving them to brown the side to golden ( not searing or browning)
• 6

  Flip them over. Cover with a tight fitting lid and turn the heat down to low. Set the timer to 10 minutes and walk away (do not peek).
• 7

  Turn off the heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes.
• 8

  Lift the lid - the centers should be slightly pink and check internal temperature (should be at least 165 degrees)
• 9

  Slice, eat or use in another recipe. Refrigerate leftovers.
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