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Skillet-Braised Chicken

You only need a few simple ingredients to create this delicious, tender chicken. This recipe will yield the perfect chicken every time. Pair with your favorite vegetable to make a meal.

  • 20 minutes
  • 2 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 1 medium chicken breast, about 1-inch thick, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • seasoning, such as salt, pepper, seasoning salt, onion powder or garlic powder

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Season the chicken. In a lightly oiled medium skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken for one minute on each side until lightly browned.

3

Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

4

Turn off the heat. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.

5

The chicken is safely cooked when the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F. Check in the thickest part with a food thermometer. If not done, cover and return to low heat for 3 to 5 minutes and check for doneness.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories139
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid3 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA3 mg
Cholesterol48 mg
Carbohydrates0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein15 g
Minerals
Calcium3 mg
Potassium180 mg
Sodium242 mg
Copper23 mcg
Iron0 mg
Magnesium14 mg
Phosphorus113 mg
Selenium16 mcg
Zinc0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A4 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B120.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K8 mcg
Folate3 mcg DFE
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin5 mg
Choline38 mg

Source:

  • Food Hero
  • Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service