Chicken Breast

The best way to cook a chicken breast without drying it out is with high heat and short cooking time, like pan-searing and baking. This helps seal in its juices. You should also let your chicken rest after cooking for maximum juiciness.

Other tips:

• Pound it with a mallet first to tenderize the meat.
• Ensure it is even in thickness to cook evenly.
• Marinate or brine the meat to help retain moisture and flavor.

Buying one pound of chicken breast for sale is enough for 4 people if it’s part of a larger dish with other sides. 2 to 4 pounds of chicken will feed 4 to 6 people, depending on their ages and appetites.

You can’t go wrong with the basics when seasoning chicken: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and herbs like thyme and rosemary. A brine can really amp up the flavor of your chicken, or you can use one of our specialty marinades at Don Peter’s Carniceria for a deeper flavor.