Skillet-Braised Chicken
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Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- seasoning, such as salt, pepper, seasoning salt, onion powder or garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Season the chicken. In a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the chicken for one minute on each side until lightly browned.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
- Turn off the heat. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.
- The chicken is safely cooked when the internal temperature is at least 165 °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.
Nutrition
| Calories | 139 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg |
| Sodium | 242 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Food Hero Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service