Follow our guide to serve them perfectly cooked every time!
How to fry chicken breasts?
Rule number one: buy the best chicken breasts you can afford.
Higher animal welfare means tastier meat, but it comes at a higher price. However, we believe your wallet must have the final say when it comes to buying meat—just choose the best quality you can afford.
Rule number two: be economical.
Breast is the most expensive cut of chicken. Think smart: it will be cheaper to buy a whole chicken and learn to cut it up yourself. This way, you will get chicken breasts, wings, thighs, drumsticks and a carcass for soup, all for less than two skinless fillets.
How do you tenderize chicken breasts?
Use a marinade to tenderize chicken breasts. Soaking them for at least 30 minutes in something acidic helps break down the fibers in the chicken breast and make them tender.
Lemon juice or yogurt will help considerably, and both work perfectly as a simple chicken marinade.
How do you know when a chicken breast is ready to serve?
If you want to check whether a chicken breast is ready without a thermometer, use one of our clever methods. The first is simply to cut the meat in half. Check that all the fibers are opaque and firm, with no jelly-like pinkness in the middle. However, this is invasive and not as useful if you are cooking for a special occasion.
A method that causes less damage is to insert a metal skewer into the thickest part of the meat. Hold it there for a few seconds, then remove it and immediately place it against the inside of your wrist. It should be so hot that you cannot keep the skewer against your skin for more than a moment.
Next, perform test number two: gently press the side of the skewer next to the hole you made—the juice that comes out should be clear, without the slightest pink tinge. If the skewer is not hot or the juices are pink, cook for a few more minutes and repeat the testing process.
If you have a thermometer, the chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 70°C.
How to fry chicken breast in a pan
Heat a little butter and oil in a pan over medium heat, then season the chicken breast and fry it on one side for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Then turn it over, cover the pan and fry for another 8–10 minutes. Try not to move the chicken while it is frying, as it may stick—let the meat turn golden and release itself from the pan.
Summary
Perfectly cooked chicken breasts are a dish suitable for any occasion; you may only need to adapt them slightly. However, to achieve this, you will need good meat and a pan capable of cooking it evenly. Just keep this in mind and the result will be more than satisfactory!