Best Way To Cook Chicken Breasts: 4 options for making juicy, tender chicken every time

Are you chicken-sick? We've got the cure! If you're tired of eating chicken the same way over and over, then try one of these 4 best ways to cook chicken breasts. Chicken is an amazing lean protein giving you all sorts of nutrients that you just won't find anywhere else. It’s a perfect protein to start the year off with as you start new eating habits. Plus, if you get chicken from us, you can be sure it's the best chicken in America! We've got “better than organic” chicken that will show you how chicken is supposed to taste. Now, let's jump into the 4 best ways to cook chicken breasts.

 

1) Grilled - Sometimes the simplest way is the best! Marinate chicken breasts in your favorite spices, herbs and vinaigrettes before grilling for a delicious meal. One recipe you have to try is our Grilled Chicken Nugget recipe. They taste just like chick-fil-a's famous grilled nuggets, and you can enjoy them right in your own home! Get the full chick-fil-a nugget recipe HERE.

 

2) Skillet / Saucepan - If you're short on time but still want to get a bit creative, sauté chicken breasts in some butter and your favorite spices for a fast weeknight meal. Pan-seared chicken breast sounds simple but it can be a tender, juicy delight. Simply coat the chicken with  oil, then season with salt, fresh ground pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and dried basil. A classic dry mix of spices that can go with any side you want to prepare.

 

Put some oil in your skillet, and heat over a medium flame. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes without flipping (5 minutes for thin-cut breasts). Flip the chicken and then cook on the second side until well browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165ºF).

 

You can add some butter to the pan to keep your chicken moist if you're worried about it drying out... plus butter is delicious. One big tip is to not mess with the chicken or move it around a bunch once it’s in the hot pan. Letting it sit until it easily releases helps you get a great crust on your chicken breasts. 

 

Give your chicken about five minutes to rest before enjoying.

3) Oven-Baked - You can never go wrong with baked chicken! Preheat the oven, mix chicken breasts with your favorite sauces, seasonings and spices, pop it in the oven, and dinner is served! If you want an easy, step-by-step guide to make oven-baked chicken then check out our go-to baked chicken recipe today.

 

4) Slow Cooked - Get all the flavors of chicken without having to lift a finger. Add chicken breasts to your slow cooker and let them simmer away in their own juices for hours as amazing flavor develops. Simply rub the chicken with oil and your favorite blend of spices and set them in the slow-cooker. Time can vary based on what you're cooking in, but a low setting normally takes 4-6 hours and a high setting is done in closer to 3-4 hours. You can start it early in the day and then dream about the delicious chicken that's waiting for you at dinner until it's ready.

 

Now you're ready to be chicken-sick no more! You've now got the best ways to cook chicken, so why not get cooking? And don't forget that if you need chicken, our better than organic chicken is what you need! The best way to make great chicken recipes is with high-quality, American chicken with no added hormones and no antibiotics ever. Get yours in our shop today!