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    Italian Chicken

    May 27, 2019 · 1 Comment

    May 27, 2019 by Beth 1 Comment

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    chicken on bed of rice with broccoli in white bowl

    Want to know the best way to cook chicken breasts? This Italian Chicken recipe shows you how to chicken breasts and thighs so that they stay juicy and flavorful. And oh boy, that Italian flavor is so good!

    Chicken thigh resting on rice and broccoli on white bowl

    How to Pan Fry Chicken

    The key to pan fry chicken is to use a really hot pan. Heat the frying pan over high heat and make sure it’s hot before adding the chicken. The meat should sizzle. If it doesn’t, your pan isn’t hot yet. Then you need to leave it there. Resist the urge to poke, flip or cut the chicken. Let them cook about 4 minutes and then flip. If you poke, flip or cut the chicken, you will release the juices. You want to let the chicken sit for a few minutes after the chicken is finished cooking to let those juices absorb back into the chicken. Seriously, this is the best way to cook chicken breast and thighs.

    You may need to cook this recipe in batches unless you've got an oversized pan. Most pans are 12 inch but if you’ve got an oversized one (about 18inches) then you can do this all in one batch. I have one and it's amazing. I can cook two pounds of chicken or 4 heads of broccoli at one time. It's amazing!

    I tried to find a similar one on amazon but this size is more for professionals so they aren’t commonly found. This is more of a professional item so I was able to find one online at a kitchen supply store. If you have questions about finding safer pans, check out my Best Pans for Chemical Free Cooking post.

    Italian Chicken Recipes

    If you’re looking for more Italian style recipes, try my Bison Meatballs. This recipe is AIP friendly and uses my homemade Italian seasonings blend.

    Bite of chicken on fork resting on rice and broccoli
    chicken on bed of rice with broccoli in white bowl
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    5 from 1 vote

    Italian Chicken

    This Italian Chicken recipe is the best way to cook chicken
    breast. You can use chicken thighs as well but either way, they turn out super
    juicy with tons of Italian flavor. This recipe fits the Autoimmune Protocol
    diet (AIP) as well as the Paleo and Whole 30 diets.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    100 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 345kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs and/or Breasts (if your breasts are more than 1 inch thick cut in half the long way)
    • 2 tablespoon Italian seasonings  (homemade is best)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Avocado Oil would be a good alternative)

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
    • Using your hands rub the seasonings and oil all over the chicken.
    • Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
    • Once the pan is hot, start adding the chicken. Don’t over crowd the pan. Unless you have an oversized pan, you may need to cook the chicken in two batches.
    • Cook for about 4 minutes on each side.

    Notes

    If your breasts are more than 1 inch thick cut in half the long way.
    You may need to cook this recipe in batches unless you’ve got an oversized pan. Most pans are 12 inch but if you’ve got an oversized one (about 18inches) then you can do this all in one batch.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece of meat | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.9mg
    Chicken thigh resting on rice and broccoli on white bowl

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    1. Margaret says

      October 23, 2021 at 2:53 am

      5 stars
      This is a family favorite.

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