How to Cook Chicken Breasts on the Stovetop

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • In this video, we share our classic method for how to cook chicken breasts on the stovetop, so they'll be moist and tender, every time. The secret? Trust! Hosted by Faith Durand.
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    Video by Rebecca Blumhagen for www.thekitchn.com. Cinematography Lukasz Pruchnik, Sound/Editing Christopher Broe.

Комментарии • 280

  • @EM-cz4rd
    @EM-cz4rd Год назад +278

    The basic process in this video is perfect. It works every time. However a couple of comments - 1) more seasoning. Don’t be afraid to go a bit heavier on salt and pepper. Also add any spices you like. Paprika and garlic powder are good options. 2) get a better sear than she did. 3) when you pound chicken please cover with plastic or, like I do, put it on a large ziplock before pounding. You do not want any chicken “juice” to splatter… it’s a good way to get sick. And definitely don’t use the bottom of a jar directly on raw chicken. If you do, wash with soap and hot water. Blows my mind what I see on actual cooking channels sometimes.
    Bottom line - This recipe works! It’s better and way easier than sous-vide which I used to do and it’s so much simpler!!

    • @BellyLaugher
      @BellyLaugher Год назад +11

      Good points re: raw chx splattering, BUT plastic in the plastic wrap leeches into the chx (contains estrogen-mimickers, etc). Might be better to use formaldehyde-free wax paper, or thick kitchen white "tea towel" that can go right into washer...

    • @debbiebrendel9055
      @debbiebrendel9055 Год назад +1

      Don’t have tight lid

    • @JasDCornelius
      @JasDCornelius 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@BellyLaugher Another day, another food conspiracy theorist.

    • @vanshnukala2663
      @vanshnukala2663 9 месяцев назад +1

      seasoning burns

    • @alancrome3684
      @alancrome3684 6 месяцев назад

      Great points, tbh there Are definitely meals or things I could see not having a heavy sear would be good or fine(Like a sandwhich lol idk). But I wonder if they didn't go so crazy on the sear because not everyone has a pan to achieve that level of stainless steel/cast iron pan type. This kind of video makes you feel good when learning to cook that you did it right in the first place, you cooked edible chicken that is juicy and taste good, maybe not restaurant level super cook chicken, but absolutely still appetizing, unlike dry and leathery lool.. Now you can move on and learn how to make it better!

  • @coolreem
    @coolreem 9 лет назад +155

    I am an aspiring bodybuilder and for the life of me every single workout regimen has "chicken breasts". I have tried baking, stewing, and all sorts of methods to make them taste good and juicy. None of them worked. But, when I tried this method above, I was over the hill. Not only does this work perfectly, but the chicken breasts are super juicy and tasty. You will not go wrong with this method. Thank you!

    • @javierflores6691
      @javierflores6691 Год назад +8

      Your coment inspired me to give it a try

    • @jjmaster333
      @jjmaster333 Год назад +16

      You built now?

    • @chadlowe3103
      @chadlowe3103 6 месяцев назад +1

      Same here hahaha

    • @drewputtbach3396
      @drewputtbach3396 4 месяца назад +2

      Just stop that chicken looks terrible

    • @Serendipity.Nicole
      @Serendipity.Nicole 4 месяца назад +5

      @@drewputtbach3396I agree, she needs more sear and seasoning. We don’t have to hate on the poor girl, but it’s true it didn’t look great in the end but this builders comment got me to try this method and I’m grateful I dug into the comments to try this way. My bulking husband only wants chicken breast and I’ve been failing at every recipe until this one. I seasoned well with turmeric S&P with an addition of a rosemary sprig in the pan and got a quality sear - this method was perfect!

  • @GlowingGirl37
    @GlowingGirl37 Год назад +25

    just tried this method for my first time ever cooking chicken and it was so good it was even better than my mom makes, i will use this every week for my meal prep!!

  • @vanessaxiong9291
    @vanessaxiong9291 Год назад +90

    That chicken looks nothing like the thumbnail photo of the video

  • @itsCjRemmel
    @itsCjRemmel 9 лет назад +12

    This worked perfectly. Best chicken I've ever cooked.

  • @DoYouNeedHelp...
    @DoYouNeedHelp... Год назад +17

    These are amazing! I uses this for my first time making chicken breasts and I still use for every other time to life saver!

  • @katelynnbrown298
    @katelynnbrown298 Год назад +611

    SEASON THE CHICKEN PLEASE 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @moondogdogersvids
      @moondogdogersvids Год назад

      didn't she put salt on it? I think she said "salt and pepper"... But yes, either way, s&p all OVER those breasteses

    • @waynepond1869
      @waynepond1869 Год назад +94

      Melaninated individual

    • @Futurefighter09
      @Futurefighter09 Год назад +11

      It need some Mrs dash on there

    • @aaliyah328
      @aaliyah328 Год назад +67

      @@waynepond1869unseasoned individual

    • @Cosmos42011
      @Cosmos42011 Год назад +6

      Agreed 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @joeforrest8330
    @joeforrest8330 Год назад +9

    You gotta have Faith (& Faith Durand), 20 minutes and a skillet to prepare the easiest, juiciest, greatest chicken recipe on RUclips. Then add it in to any Mediterranean, oriental, southwestern, etc., meal for one tasty dish. And BIG thanks for the cut-to-chase instructional (and idiot-proof, lol) video. Comes out delicious every time!

  • @econn7282
    @econn7282 9 лет назад +13

    This is my go-to for cooking chicken now, I love it. However I have needed to increase the time on med-hi heat to start as when I only do it for 1 min they're still raw after the 20 min. Maybe my chicken is thicker, but I leave it on side 1 for 3-4 min, until golden, then flip and give side 2 about 1 min on med-hi heat before dropping the heat and covering. This way I have found it's not raw, and the most moist chicken I have ever had!
    I have started getting creative afterward. I'll take the chicken out and make a gravy/sauce with the bits in the pan, which you won't get if you only do side 1 for 1 min as the vid states. Again this is prob BC my chicken is a bit thicker.
    Great video, thanks for the tips!!!!

  • @Sci-Mon1
    @Sci-Mon1 2 года назад +35

    THIS IS AMAZING! Tried it last night and it was perfect, simple and I didn’t have to babysit it.

  • @jjray6867
    @jjray6867 2 года назад +67

    What seasoning? I only seen a dab of salt n pepper that’s not enough I would use different seasonings but everyone has there on preference good for u

  • @sean0milan0
    @sean0milan0 9 лет назад +1

    oh wow...oh dayum...omg....
    never ate chicken breast this good..let alone made it!
    added lemon pepper before cooking on both sides,
    fresh oregano + thyme before flipping,
    and again after flipping, pre covering.
    so...good...

  • @dancingkirby3591
    @dancingkirby3591 19 дней назад

    You helped me cook my first ever chicken. I tried with 4 seasoning and meal prepped them.
    They all came out amazing! Thank you for your awesome video. I was right to trust you.

  • @davidgregory2001
    @davidgregory2001 Год назад +6

    I’ve been looking for a good way to cook chicken and I FOUND IT!! Thank you for sharing, it turned out great!

  • @jordanheilmann3533
    @jordanheilmann3533 Год назад +27

    Well if that ain’t the blandest piece of chicken I ever saw lol

    • @TheNecessaryEvil
      @TheNecessaryEvil 3 месяца назад

      Put it back in your pants and try a different hooker

    • @nicandrews1370
      @nicandrews1370 26 дней назад +2

      You did see what the person cooking it looks like, right?

    • @TheNecessaryEvil
      @TheNecessaryEvil 26 дней назад

      @@nicandrews1370 wacist!

    • @Dalek-br6nu
      @Dalek-br6nu 10 дней назад

      ​@@nicandrews13701: don't be racist. 2: as a white person, we don't claim her

  • @aquariushmb
    @aquariushmb 2 года назад +2

    This method works. Every time. I am am happy about it !

  • @zx2kain
    @zx2kain 7 лет назад +2

    So easy and it works perfectly!!! I even tried it with a thick breast and didnt mash it down, it still came out perfect. Thank you so much!

  • @HNIN1973
    @HNIN1973 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much, you taught me how to cook chicken. I've been cooking it this way for about 2-3 weeks now and it's the best chicken I've ever had.

  • @DevinWatson
    @DevinWatson 7 лет назад

    I've been using this technique now for several months. It has never failed me once. I get perfect, juicy chicken for my salads every time.

  • @Boddissatva
    @Boddissatva 3 месяца назад +2

    This really works! Thank you

  • @matthewmoore938
    @matthewmoore938 3 месяца назад

    I can’t remember the last time I’ve commented on a RUclips video, if I ever have….but MAN this works so well!!! No more dry chicken!

  • @sullysosavage365
    @sullysosavage365 8 лет назад

    This worked perfectly!!! I'm gonna tell all my friends who cook about your channel!! Thank you for this

  • @mattmcwilliams3302
    @mattmcwilliams3302 9 лет назад +2

    This is great, I brined the chicken for an hour and used this method for delicious results! but the only thing I'd add is to be sure to let the chicken rest a couple minutes before slicing it. If not, you could lose a lot of the juiciness you worked so hard to preserve.

  • @homerjcadena5586
    @homerjcadena5586 6 месяцев назад

    Thank You. I bought a package of 6. It was easy to cook this way and store away to eat when I was ready. It was tasty and simple. Thanks again

  • @Prettydamnmean
    @Prettydamnmean 11 месяцев назад +2

    I used this recipe and it was amazing thank you for sharing this video

  • @kingscliffmassagekahunabod4004
    @kingscliffmassagekahunabod4004 9 лет назад

    Why has it taken me till now to ask the Q's on cooking chicken breast!!! I usually buy a barbeque chook because I know the whole chook is going to be to my liking. Yayyyyy looking forward to trying this method :)

  • @jennyh5641
    @jennyh5641 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this post! I tried it out for lunch today and the chicken tasted great, very juicy. Really appreciate it.

  • @luisvivas4012
    @luisvivas4012 9 лет назад

    This actually freaking works perfectly! My chicken never tasted so good and so juicy... Thank you so much!

  • @chillychill723
    @chillychill723 9 лет назад +4

    Wow this really work :) thanks very much

  • @deucemoose7852
    @deucemoose7852 7 лет назад

    never cooked meat before (never really cooked much of anything before if I'm honest Haha) but I just followed these instructions exactly and I got some of the best chicken breast I've ever had. good, concise video!

  • @soarrefly
    @soarrefly 8 лет назад

    This tutorial is a life saver, thumbs up!

  • @joelnkoki8212
    @joelnkoki8212 5 месяцев назад +1

    It works amazingly

  • @markw208
    @markw208 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your video. I was skeptical, your method worked. It seems like I overcook everything. Using your method I won’t overcook again

  • @kingjoda
    @kingjoda 9 лет назад +1

    so I'd ended up cooking my chicken breasts twice with this method, but with coconut oil and they ended up tasting absolutely perfect. Now I'm attempting to use the same method, but with cooking turkey breasts instead :-) wish me luck! :-) I imagine that they're going to taste just as amazing as well :-) 😎💪💪🍗

  • @yourztrulyandy
    @yourztrulyandy 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve never cooked chicken breast before but wow did it come out good! What I did differently was just a bit more seasoning than she did but either way! It was bomb!

  • @doug_errickson
    @doug_errickson 3 месяца назад

    Thanks!!! Best video, and I've watched a bunch. My chicken was superb, temped out great when checked and was nice and juicy. Thank you!

  • @bw5762
    @bw5762 6 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful. I had dried chicken breasts

  • @dianeleone1634
    @dianeleone1634 Год назад +1

    Very surprising. I followed your recipe to a tee.. It worked, I did not peak. Thank you💜

  • @secretsquirrel8045
    @secretsquirrel8045 7 лет назад

    Made it 3 times so far.
    Perfect 3 times !
    This is a permanent save recipe.

  • @GrantGelinasBrown
    @GrantGelinasBrown 8 лет назад

    I use this any time I have a recipe which requires shredded chicken breasts, or if I want tasty chicken on a ceasar salad or the like. It works awesome.

  • @brennaruckman7586
    @brennaruckman7586 8 лет назад

    The best way to cook chicken!!! Thank you so much! The chicken is mosit and absolutely delicious!!!

  • @oneidaherrera6
    @oneidaherrera6 6 лет назад

    I trusted her method and it worked! Its guaranteed 100%

  • @superperfectt
    @superperfectt 7 месяцев назад +4

    golden brown?

  • @949surferdude
    @949surferdude 9 лет назад +1

    Going to try it. I'm so desperate for the right method. What options do you have for sauce and flavoring?

  • @dianagv4345
    @dianagv4345 6 лет назад

    Love this method, thanks so much! Would this work for bone/skinless chicken thighs? Has anyone tried it, or know if it'll work?

  • @lubesicle
    @lubesicle 7 лет назад +1

    This worked for me! Now the only question I have is how do you reheat leftovers without drying them out?

  • @The0ptimus
    @The0ptimus 5 месяцев назад

    Apparently this video is missing the step of putting seasonings and lemon juice on the breasts before cooking, but I still appreciate this! Thank you!

  • @geraldleon646
    @geraldleon646 12 дней назад

    Thank you sooo much for the video much love to you

  • @gabrielhagen4649
    @gabrielhagen4649 8 лет назад

    did this, and for the first time i got a chicken that was both cooked through and juicy.
    Thanks!

  • @PaulinasKitchenCanbyVioletta
    @PaulinasKitchenCanbyVioletta 3 месяца назад

    I have chronic illness, and Im always looking for new ways to cook juicy and not dry chicken breast. Aside from cooking teriyaki chicken this is a good idea to cook a moist and tender chicken breast. I am planning to cook chicken breast tomortow that is why I made a search on how to cook chicken breast, thus, I found this video. Better than poaching. For seasoning, less seasonings means tasting the natural taste of chicken breast or any meat as it is, not overwhelmed with too much seasonings or additives. Like beef steaks should not be overseasoned, otherwise, it will not taste like beef anymore.

  • @WadeHenricksen
    @WadeHenricksen 5 лет назад

    been wathcing this video for years. Have used this exact recipe now over a dozen times. Its my secret method and people love how juicy and tasty my chicken breasts are!

  • @iceyjf127
    @iceyjf127 8 лет назад +3

    when I follow the instructions, the chicken comes out at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. should I keep heating it or is it done?

  • @user-ht5io8bg3u
    @user-ht5io8bg3u 7 месяцев назад +1

    It came out HOLY!!!!!!!!!

  • @paradigma101
    @paradigma101 9 лет назад +20

    Sorry for being rude, really, but for fuck sake this actually works 100%. I normally can't stand chicken breast because it's so NOT moist. This is incredible :o Jesus Christ I still can't believe what I'm eating.

  • @lukerobinson9061
    @lukerobinson9061 Год назад

    Very useful video it was amazing it was for Mother’s Day

  • @kitaboo2245
    @kitaboo2245 6 дней назад

    Do you do the same 20 minutes for cutlets?

  • @dominoeharlee4454
    @dominoeharlee4454 9 лет назад

    i'm TOTALLY trying this tonight! off to buy the chicken right now (:

  • @BennyBoomxx
    @BennyBoomxx 8 лет назад

    wow this changed everything for me and making chicken lol No need to bake anymore. Thanks

  • @UnovianPrincess
    @UnovianPrincess 6 лет назад

    I tried this last night and was skeptical. I knew I was going to ruin two chicken breasts. But I did everything she said and trusted her. And OMG IF FREAKING WORKED!! I can’t believe it! I always screw up baking and regular pan frying and even poaching the chicken isn’t the greatest. BUT THIS!!!

  • @wythemonster5646
    @wythemonster5646 3 месяца назад

    😂 I feel like I should trust you based solely on the smoothness of your voice.

  • @michaelh5967
    @michaelh5967 3 месяца назад

    Noob cook question: I am paranoid about food borne illness and am trying to make sure this chicken is fully cooked after trying this method for the first time. I put my thermometer in and it didn't break 140 degrees anywhere I tried. Question is, does the 10 mins of simmering after you turn the burner off affect this reading? Like if I'd checked it right after cooking would it have been 165 and safe? Ngl just eyeballing it I'm not sure if I got it fully cooked this first round...

  • @notmysunshinesitsOURS
    @notmysunshinesitsOURS 3 дня назад

    do you not need to use food thermometer?

  • @boardlife27
    @boardlife27 7 лет назад

    Been using this method ever since, and now all my chickens are juicy af 😋

  • @DontBeBrainwashed
    @DontBeBrainwashed 2 месяца назад

    im using it for buffalo chicken dip!

  • @issaiahsanchez8680
    @issaiahsanchez8680 24 дня назад

    Wow it really is that easy

  • @once6612
    @once6612 Месяц назад

    Im scared there's alot of smoke coming out is that normal?? Its my first time cooking chicken 😭im using a nonstick pan and a glass cover, the cover didnt come with the pan but it happened to somewhat fit

  • @joey3173lol
    @joey3173lol 9 месяцев назад +2

    Ain’t no way boi ain’t no way . In my mind I was joking saying “watch her only put the Salt and Pepper” .. THEN SHE REALLY MFKN DID IT ! 🤯😞💀 hellll naaw 👐🏾

  • @conzoomer8894
    @conzoomer8894 Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @stewartbruce2409
    @stewartbruce2409 6 лет назад

    I just made it following your instructions, and it came out great thanks to your technique!! I thank you and think you are beautiful!!!!

  • @xxxild
    @xxxild 10 месяцев назад

    I've used a version of this recipe where, after a min or two on the first side on medium, flip, cover the pan, and take off the stove. Wait 10 mins. Uncover.

  • @tarclips2585
    @tarclips2585 9 месяцев назад

    I added garlic onion and choicken griddle seasoning but good

  • @metalanimeking
    @metalanimeking 7 лет назад

    Is it still moist even if you refrigerate and reheat it?

  • @squishll6158
    @squishll6158 Год назад

    Very easy and great way to make chicken

  • @dannychenski687
    @dannychenski687 2 месяца назад

    summary:
    1 minute medium heat (bottom side up)
    10 minutes low heat (bottom side down)
    15 minutes no heat (keep on stovetop and don't ever lift the lid)

  • @DustyMora
    @DustyMora Год назад +3

    I love short videos! Great job!

  • @yvie0136
    @yvie0136 Год назад

    Perfection.Thank you ❤

  • @949surferdude
    @949surferdude 8 лет назад +1

    What about flavoring tips?

  • @Priscilla_Banks
    @Priscilla_Banks 4 месяца назад

    This was so good! I love cooking my chicken this way now! ❤

  • @maxismakingstuff
    @maxismakingstuff 3 месяца назад

    perfect chicken, thank you!

  • @ItsMe-lt6up
    @ItsMe-lt6up 6 месяцев назад +2

    I trusted you and my chicken was raw as fuc* after cooking it for 10min

    • @Eric149498
      @Eric149498 6 месяцев назад

      Same thing happened to me. It was nowhere near cooked fully lol

  • @brebeebe7258
    @brebeebe7258 9 лет назад +1

    gonna give this a try tonight. gotta work better than how I leather up my chicken.

    • @DAPTXDC4869
      @DAPTXDC4869 8 лет назад

      You used olive oil in this video. Does butter work too?

  • @CrazyandLazy
    @CrazyandLazy 9 лет назад

    Does this work with other kinds of meat like pork and beef? if anyone knows, please let me know!

  • @inlinisteanoptil
    @inlinisteanoptil 6 месяцев назад

    for anyone planning to cook this please save yourself the pain of the results following this vid will get you and sear on both sides first after seasoning well, then baste the chicken multiple times in butter/oil in the pan while cooking so inside shows some signs of moisture and life. Chicken doesn't take 20 mins to cook throughout. If it's pink in the middle it's probably raw

  • @justjosh_
    @justjosh_ 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks

  • @MrQwerty2524
    @MrQwerty2524 5 месяцев назад

    So I tried this. And it works well! However, you gotta season it properly. Not a bit of salt and pepper.
    I do not understand how anyone could eat chicken with just a bit of salt and pepper... absolutely outrageous and I see it all the time on youtube. Truly mind boggling.

  • @kenmax2
    @kenmax2 8 лет назад +3

    Oh, do I trust you. Your eyes made me feel comfortable and safe. I loved the way you pounded that shit. Thank you. I'm gonna eat the fuck out of this chicken.

  • @robertaceves8190
    @robertaceves8190 7 лет назад

    Thank you!!!

  • @ImperatorCarva
    @ImperatorCarva 7 месяцев назад

    This technique works well for me, but I'd advise against using random objects for flattening chicken due to the risk of salmonella contamination. Personally, I use a meat tenderizer in a ziplock bag to avoid this issue. Additionally, I recommend seasoning more generously for a flavorful result.

  • @one-eyedsam2186
    @one-eyedsam2186 Год назад +2

    Cover your chicken breast in plastic wrap before pounding it out, to prevent salmonella contamination on EVERY FRICKEN SURFACE IN YOUR KITCHEN!

  • @Nicole-wp6vx
    @Nicole-wp6vx Год назад

    Does this work with marinated chicken?

  • @alkelenson648
    @alkelenson648 2 месяца назад

    I'm going to try this- with my glass lid so I don't have to peek😃

  • @luciferpain1661
    @luciferpain1661 2 года назад +5

    Thank you so much best chicken and fastest way to learn 5 stars for this vid

  • @nightporter2023
    @nightporter2023 Год назад +4

    This is bullshit. The end product in the video looks nothing like the one in the thumbnail.

  • @thecolourrose9022
    @thecolourrose9022 3 месяца назад

    People saying unseasoned need to go back to school salt and pepper is seasoning, basic but is seasoning.

  • @martinginosyan9482
    @martinginosyan9482 9 лет назад

    THANK YOU!!! :)

  • @traceylennon1204
    @traceylennon1204 9 месяцев назад +1

    Why just salt and pepper...what about the OTHER seasonings??

  • @gregives6351
    @gregives6351 6 месяцев назад

    Do you not turn the chicken over?

  • @user-hw4ii9to8w
    @user-hw4ii9to8w Год назад

    I don't cook, Thank you, It works ! wow

  • @RayUp
    @RayUp 5 месяцев назад

    New sub here…dinner was great tonight!…thanks for sharing really…you just got a 👍+1…thanks for the opportunity & keep it going!…
    #Strongertogether💯

  • @npham54
    @npham54 9 лет назад

    How do you keep it moist in things like a curry? I like thighs better too but need to cut down on the fat so eating breasts instead.