Perfect Chicken Breast

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt
• Your favorite seasonings
• Light oil or cooking spray, as needed

Note: the salt is a necessary part of this, as it helps redistribute water within the breast. Do not skip it if you can help it. Same with the hammering. It is all part of the process.

1. Set out chicken breasts about 20-30 min before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
2. Use meat tenderizer to hammer chicken to soften and to make sure the width is even throughout (as much as possible without totally flattening)
3. Season generously with salt and desired seasonings on both sides and allow to rest while coming to room temp.
4. Preheat oven to 400℉
5. In an oven safe pan (grill pan preferred), lightly oil the pan and bring to medium high heat.
6. When pan is hot, place chicken in pan to sear. Cook for 5 minutes.
7. Flip chicken over and place the whole pan in preheated oven
8. Cook chicken until internal temp is 165 (about 10 minutes)
9. Pull out of oven, remove from pan, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes
10. Enjoy delicious, flavorful chicken breast every single time.