Easy Italian Chicken

     I figured I would start off with the easiest poultry: chicken! Chicken is the most versatile food in my opinion in the world, you can bake it, fry it, grill it, roast it and more. I chose to pan fry because its quick and easy. The best thing about my easy Italian chicken is that it requires only two ingredients. Let get to it!

What you'll need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Italian breadcrumbs (I use Progresso)
Cooking spray

What you'll need to do:

1. Make sure your chicken is washed, pounded flat, and at room temperature, this is VERY important. If you're starting with frozen or refrigerated, it's imperative you bring the meat to room temperature. Defrosting starts from the outside in, so if you put a partially cold chicken breast in a hot skillet, the outside would cook faster than the inside which will lead to a dry and under cooked chicken breast.

2. Preheat your skillet. Turn your stove on medium low(4). You want to move fast from coating to the pan.





3. Next in a bowl, coat your chicken with the breadcrumbs on both sides. DON'T put any else.

4. Once you are finished, spray your skillet and place your chicken flat on onto the surface. You will cook your chicken 2-3 minutes on each side. If you are cooking multiple pieces, once you are done with one move to a plate and continue making sure you spray in between. QUICK TIP: To check if your skillet is hot enough sprinkle some breadcrumbs, if they bubble then its ready.






5. SET IT AND FORGET IT! Once you have cooked your chicken on both sides, put a lid on, take it off the heat and leave it for 30 minutes. Trust me, the juiciest chicken you've ever had.





That's it! Easy prep, little cooking with great results. I hope you enjoy. any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to leave comment below. Don't forget to subscribe and share!

Chicken is placed on linguine with a garlic pepper sauce!

Tips:
If you cut your chicken open and it still look pink simply place it back on the stove with the lid on low for 10-15 minutes. Slow cooking with a closed lid will finish cooking the chicken while still trapping moisture.

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         Hi everyone, my name is Ashtyn most people call me Ash or AshPie. I hope you enjoy this blog just as much as I will. Since I've been in college I have learned a few things about cooking, it should be easy, it should be fun and it should be good. Also, on a student budget you have to make your money stretch so I'm all about finding the best cheap but healthy ingredients there is to find. Not only will I bring you my favorite dishes, I'll also share great tips and tricks in the kitchen as well as ways to save money and how to budget for food and other things around the home. I enjoy baking, making great smoothies and drinks! So don't worry, there will be desserts, healthy dishes and alcohol (for my of age viewers) on this blog I promise! I suppose that's all I have to say, be on the look out tomorrow for my first recipe I'm so excited I hope you are!!!