Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 1 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, similar size
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, unsalted butter, or combination

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness with the bottom of a wide jar or glass.
2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a wide (10-inch) sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat.
4. Turn heat to medium. Add chicken breasts and cook 1 minute without moving, just to get a little color.
5. Flip each chicken breast.
6. Turn heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Set a timer for 10 minutes and do not lift the lid.
7. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat (remove from burner if electric). Reset timer for 10 minutes — still do not lift the lid.
8. After 10 more minutes, remove lid. Chicken is done when there is no pink in the center and internal temp reads 165°F.