31 Chicken Breast Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight (2024)

FAQs

What is the best way to cook chicken breast without drying it out? ›

Sear and Bake

Heat some oil on medium-high heat. Make sure your chicken breast is well-seasoned before adding it to the pan. Cook each side evenly until brown. Once done, bake the chicken breast in a pre-heated oven until juices run clear.

Chicken breasts must be at room temperature before going in the pan as cold chicken can cook unevenly and tends to be tough. Allow the chicken breast to sit out for 20 minutes. That should do the trick.

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern recommends the average person eat 26 ounces of poultry (including chicken) per week. Per day, this would be roughly the same as eating 3.5 ounces of chicken breast.

Fortunately I have one method that makes unfailingly juicy and tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Simply heat the chicken breasts quickly on the stovetop then let them poach from the inside out in their juices in a covered pan.

When chicken is covered while baking, it traps steam and moisture within the dish, resulting in juicier results. The covering helps prevent excessive evaporation and keeps the chicken moist throughout the cooking process. Preventing dryness. Chicken tends to dry out more quickly when exposed to direct heat.

The parchment paper method. By covering the chicken with a piece of parchment paper, the chicken bastes in its own juices so they never dry out.

I go for um, about 4 ounces of cooked chicken breast per. Per. Per person, per adult serving. And to get that, about one and a/2 pounds of raw chicken. will give you about four pounds of cooked chicken, which would be the family four, if you're trying to be a family four.

One chicken breast per day is sufficient for fat loss, muscle gain, and health. This amount will help to maintain lean muscles, and will not promote fat storage. Chicken is a rich source of protein and amino acids, which are essential for muscle building.

Add a touch of spice to your chicken breast by combining paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic and olive oil to create a paste. Then cover your chicken breast with the paste and pat down to secure.

Low and slow cooking methods like braising, stewing, or smoking are most effective when trying to create tender, succulent chicken.

How do you get the most flavor out of chicken breast? ›

Whip up a yogurt- or olive oil-based marinade with your favorite spices, some minced garlic, ginger, chiles, and a squeeze of lemon or drizzle of vinegar. Letting your chicken sit in a marinade like this for at least 15 minutes can make a huge difference — but if you can let it go for 24 hours, that's even better.

After your chicken breasts are done cooking, let them rest for at least half the time that you cooked them for before slicing into them. This will ensure that the breasts stay super juicy and flavorful, and that they're fully cooked.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F (75°C) but not beyond. Marinate or brine them beforehand to add moisture. Cover them with foil while baking to keep moisture in. Let them rest after cooking; this helps juices redistribute.

The best tenderizer though, is a salted yogurt marinade. The salt has the same effect as in a regular brine, but the lactic acid in the yogurt further tenderizes the meat. A 15-minute marinade with one cup of yogurt and one teaspoon of salt makes for the most tender chicken breasts imaginable.