How to Cook Chicken Breasts on the Stovetop

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.

[EM-czrd]

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!!

[coolreem]

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!

[GlowingGirl]

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!!

[vanessaxiong]

That chicken looks nothing like the thumbnail photo of the video

[majilyric]

I tried this method tonight using nugget size cuts of chicken breasts and it came out great! As a parent you just helped changed my life for the better! I can now make a lovely chicken dinner in 21 minutes as opposed to having to bake chicken for an hour. I have spent years avoiding chicken breasts because it never really came out right, but this past year I’ve noticed how convenient it would be to throw this cut of chicken in sauces, rices, and salads as opposed to a chicken leg! So yes, you’ve really helped me unlock a new level! I’m so excited!

[DoYouNeedHelp...]

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

[dancingkirby]

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.

[itsCjRemmel]

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

[econn]

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!!!!

[joeforrest]

You gotta have Faith (& Faith Durand), 20 minutes and a skillet to prepare the easiest, juiciest, greatest chicken recipe on YouTube. 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!

[zxkain]

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!

[aquariushmb]

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

[HNIN]

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.

[davidgreg]

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

[Sci-Mon]

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

[jjray]

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

[littleinnocent]

Thank you. You are the best. This is my first time ever leaving a comment on youtube video. You are awesome

[matthewmoore]

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

[sullysosavage]

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

[bogeysbaby]

Thank you. Just did it this way. It's perfect!