Juicy Chicken 101
Juicy Chicken 101 is a seasoned, easy-to-make recipe that boasts BIG flavor and serves up perfectly cooked chicken breasts every time; great for dinner, meal prep, or salads! Takes less than 30 minutes to make!
Juicy Chicken 101 is a seasoned, easy-to-make recipe that boasts BIG flavor and serves up perfectly cooked chicken breasts every time; great for dinner, meal prep, or salads! It takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Juicy Chicken Is The Only Chicken Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
Let this Juicy Chicken 101 WOW! your family just like it has mine! Ever since discovering the viral TikTok Video for Juicy Chicken 101 last year, I’ve been making it at least twice a week!
I just can’t pass up a recipe that comes out juicy and delicious in just 30 minutes! Not to mention, it’s also super easy to make while also being conveniently versatile!
We love it served up as is with sides or even prepped ahead of time to toss onto salads and rice bowls.
The original recipe comes from @Sammypur on TikTok. When I first saw the recipe, I was so intrigued – it’s so simple, so could it really be THAT good? My friends, it is THAT good! Check out her video below!
Juicy Chicken Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- garlic salt
- paprika
- lemon pepper seasoning
- garlic powder
- avocado oil
What Makes This Chicken So Juicy?
The secret to Juicy Chicken 101 is found in the cooking method. That doesn’t mean it’s hard to accomplish, though. Literally, anyone can make this chicken recipe!
The cooking process starts by searing the breasts. This cooking technique creates a delicious, browned crust on the meat and locks in juices and flavor. This is done in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes.
Searing the chicken traps in the moisture, holding all the juiciness and flavor on the inside while it continues to bake in the oven.
Since the juicy results are found in the cooking method, that means you can mix up the flavoring! I tend to use much more seasoning than what the recipe itself calls for.
However, I wanted you to start with a reasonable season base that allows you to add more as desired. Therefore, feel free to add as much as you’d like to get a nice red color.
How To Make Juicy Chicken 101
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Combine the spices together to create the seasoning mixture, and generously rub it all over the chicken cutlets.
- Add avocado oil to a large oven-proof skillet (such as cast iron) and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear one side for 4 to 5 minutes to get a nice crust before flipping the breasts and immediately transferring the pan to the oven to finish cooking.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the breast.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
How To Serve Juicy Chicken 101
Honestly, I have a hard time not just devouring it all by itself every time I cook it – which is TWICE a week (we REALLY love this chicken recipe). Many times, we serve this with sides of vegetables or rice.
We also love using it in wraps for lunch or as part of our meal prep routine. The kids like it in quesadillas. It’s delicious on pizza. Truly, anything you can think of, this chicken will probably work with it – it’s so versatile and flavorful!
Storage Instructions For Chicken
Juicy Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy the leftovers for up to 4 days.
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Steps
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Pat 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Combine 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a small prep bowl and then rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken cutlets. Make sure to generously season the chicken, feel free to add more seasoning if desired.
Add 2 tablespoons avocado oil to a large oven-proof skillet (such as cast iron) and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear one side for 4 to 5 minutes to get a nice crust before flipping the breasts and immediately transferring the pan to the oven to finish cooking.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The cook time may vary depending on the thickness of the breast.
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to pound the breasts out for a more even cook.
- If desired, you can rub the chicken with avocado oil before seasoning, but you should still add some to the pan.
- Using avocado oil is important because it’s meant for high heat, but olive oil is not.
- You want to transfer the pan immediately to the oven after flipping the breast because the pan will continue to sear the second side in the oven. You do not need to sear it on the stovetop, or it will overcook and dry out.
- If making with chicken cutlets, which we often do, you only need to sear for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and bake for about 10 minutes. They will cook faster since they are thinner.
Nutrition
- Calories195
- Carbs1g
- Protein24g
- Fat10g
- Saturated fat1g
- Fiber0.3g
- Sugar0.1g
- Sodium714mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
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