Description
Pan Fried Chicken is a classic and simple dinner recipe featuring seasoned boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked to a golden brown in a skillet, resulting in juicy and flavorful meat that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Cooking Oil
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres well and to promote even browning.
- Mix Seasoning: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful dredging mixture.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated and shaking off any excess flour to prevent clumping during cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable or olive oil, heating it until shimmering but not smoking, which indicates it’s ready for frying.
- Cook the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist when served.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safely cooked.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
