How to Cook · Sautéing

Sautéed Chicken Breast

Name: Sautéed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Squeeze of lemon (optional)

Serves 2Prep 10 minCook 10 minTotal 20 minChicken

A sliced sautéed chicken breast with a light pan sauce

Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast sautéed fast over high heat until golden, then finished with a fresh persillade of parsley and garlic. Cutting the breast small is the whole idea — the pieces brown quickly and cook through before the lean meat has a chance to dry out — for a savory, garlicky result that comes together in minutes.

Serves 2

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Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Squeeze of lemon (optional)

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Method

Sauté the chicken

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, and let it sit for a minute to brown, then toss or stir frequently, cooking until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes total.

Finish with persillade

Off the heat, stir in the garlic and parsley, tossing to coat. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Part of Sautéing in the How to Cook series.