How to Cook Chicken Breast
With the right ingredients and a bit of knowledge, you can have a delicious chicken breast meal any time you want. There are 2 quick and easy ways of cooking them, and we at 5-Minute Crafts will show you how.
Method 1: Pan fry them
You’ll need:
- 3 chicken breast pieces
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp of oregano
- 3 tbsp of salt
- 1/2 tbsp of black pepper
- 3 tbsp of minced garlic
Note: Please take into account how many people the recipe will serve, and prepare your ingredients’ quantities accordingly.
Step 1: Season them.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with a dash of salt, pepper, minced garlic, and oregano.
Note: Adjust the amount of seasoning according to your own personal taste.
Step 2: Prepare the pan.
- Spread a bit of olive oil on your pan, and turn the stove on.
Step 3: Cook them.
- With the heat on medium-high, start cooking the chicken breasts for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Afterward, flip them over, and cook them for another 7 minutes.
Result
Method 2: Bake them
You’ll need:
- 3 chicken breast pieces
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 3 tbsp of oregano
- 3 tbsp of salt
- 1/2 tbsp of black pepper
- 3 tbsp of minced garlic
- 3 tbsp of paprika
- 3 tbsp of brown sugar
Note: Please take into account how many people the recipe will serve, and prepare your ingredients’ quantities accordingly.
Step 1: Season them.
- Season your chicken breasts with a mix of oregano, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and paprika. Coat them with brown sugar after this.
Tip: Preheat the oven at 428ºF (220ºC) before you start seasoning your meal.
Note: Adjust the amount of seasoning according to your own personal taste.
Step 2: Take them to the oven.
- Spread a bit of olive oil on a sheet pan, and place the chicken breasts there.
- Cook them at 428ºF (220ºC) for around 20 minutes. They should be ready to serve.
Note: It might be important to take a look at them now and then to see how they’re coming along.