Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts
Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts deliver crisp, golden skin and tender, juicy meat with a bright pan sauce. Apple cider vinegar and cold butter create a silky, tangy glaze that highlights fresh herbs without overpowering the chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs well with simple sides like greens or roasted vegetables.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until it begins to shimmer. Set the chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Cook until the bottoms are well seared and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 4
Flip the chicken breasts and keep cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of a breast registers 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the vinegar and cold butter to the pan with the chicken. Gently shake the pan until the butter melts and the chicken’s internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 6
Stir in 1 tablespoon chicken broth to thin the sauce.
- Calories 391.74 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 40.7 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 0.17 g 0%
- Total Fat 24.36 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 10.45 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 194.33 mg High 65%
- Sodium 744.1 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 500.52 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 2.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Skillet Seared Chicken Breasts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 391.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Herbs. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Skillet-Seared Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 391.74 calories and 40.7 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 744.1 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.45 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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