How To Cook a Chicken Breast

Step 1

To cook the chicken breast in the pan, allow the breast to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Next, season the chicken breasts with a generous pinch of salt and few cracks of pepper. Pre-heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, add 2 teaspoons of oil, wait 30 seconds so the oil can heat up and add the chicken breast attractive side down. Allow to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan, allow to rest 3-5 minutes, and enjoy.

Step 2

To bake the chicken breast in the oven, pre-heat oven to 450 F. Drizzle a shot of oil on both side of the chicken breast and season with a generous pinch of salt, smoked paprika, and cumin on both sides along. Allow the chicken breast to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, insert a probe thermometer and cook another 4-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 155F. Total baking time for the chicken breast will be about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to rest 3-5 minutes with the thermometer still inside, and then enjoy.

Step 3

To poach the chicken breast, place all of the ingredients in a shallow pan and cover with enough water so the chicken breast is submerge. Bring the pan to a bare simmer and then lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Use a probe thermometer and remove the chicken from the poaching liquid when it reaches 155 F. Allow chicken to rest 3-5 minutes and enjoy.