Juicy Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts

Quick, simple, spicy, for dinner, main course or snack! Fried chicken breasts in a frying pan according to this recipe are incredibly juicy and tasty due to quick frying over high heat. This chicken can be served with a side dish or used in salads.
cook time: 20 min
Isla Thatcher
Juicy Pan-Fried Chicken Breasts

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179
Calories
10g
Fat
1g
Carbs
21g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Chicken breasts 2 pc
Paprika 1 tsp
Dry spices 1 tsp
Salt to taste

For frying:

Vegetable oil 2 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry chicken breasts in a frying pan? Prepare your food. It is better to take the fillet chilled, not frozen — it will turn out juicier. If you have meat from the freezer, then defrost it as delicately as possible to preserve its juiciness.

Step 2

Step 2
Take spices, those that you like or those that are available. Sweet paprika, garlic, and curry go very well with chicken meat. If you use a ready-made set of spices, pay attention to whether it contains salt so as not to oversalt the dish. I took paprika and curry. Pour the spices and salt into a bowl and stir.

Step 3

Step 3
Wash the chicken breast and dry very well with paper towels. It is important to do this because otherwise the chicken will simmer due to excess moisture rather than fry. Rub the dry fillet thoroughly with the resulting mixture of spices and salt. Leave the meat to sit for 10 minutes to soak in the seasonings.

Step 4

Step 4
Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat. Pour vegetable oil on it for frying. Place chicken breasts in hot oil.

Step 5

Step 5
Fry them on one side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then turn over and fry over high heat for the same amount.

Step 6

Step 6
Then turn the heat to minimum, cover the pan with a lid and keep the meat there for a couple more minutes on each side. But no more, otherwise the breasts will dry out. Then turn off the heat, but do not open the lid. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes to allow it to fully cook through its heat. I sometimes wrap meat in foil, the effect will be the same.

Step 7

Step 7
Serve the chicken, cut into pieces, with any side dish or vegetables. Bon appetit!

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