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Last month, I introduced you to Moist and Tender Chicken Breasts from the Joy of Cooking, which was featured in The Kitchn at Apartment Therapy. I have to tell you, I've made it several times since then, and it's always delicious and they're absolutely right, the chicken is always moist and tender. I thought that you might need a picture to truly believe me..hehe.

I promise, this is super good and so easy. Since you spend a mere 5 minutes or so at the stove, you can easily do other things while you're making this. Perfect for a busy night.


Tonight, I made instant Tabouleh by Near East to accompany the chicken. It's pretty darn good, doesn't taste instant at all. Granted, I haven't had that much Tabouleh in my life, but this was pretty good. Since you add fresh tomatoes, it doesn't taste too "instant-y" which is how some boxed stuff tastes like.

Moist and Tender Chicken Breasts
adapted from the Joy of Cooking

Instructions
2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, of even thickness (choose the thicker breasts for this recipe)
1/2 to 1 tsp of Salt(I like using kosher salt)
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup flour (I used almond meal)
1-2 tsp Handful of herbs (I love using herbs de provence in this recipe)
Olive oil
1/2 tbsp butter

1. Mix the salt, pepper and herbs and flour in a pan.
2. Clean the chicken breast and cover the breasts with the flour mixture.
3. In a deep skillet or dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil.
4. Sear both sides of the chicken until they're lightly brown (don't worry, the chicken will still be raw at this point)
5. Cover the skillet/dutch oven and lower the heat to the lowest setting. Leave for 10 minutes.
6. WITHOUT opening the lid, turn off the heat and leave for another 10 minutes.

At this point the chicken is done!

If you'd like, you can make a little gravy from the stuff left in the skillet.
1. Remove chicken
2. Add some wine, about 1/4 cup. Scrape the bottom of the skillet until you get all the little scrapings.
3. Add 1/2 tbsp of butter.

And..you have some gravy!

Categories: Dinner, Chicken, Tabouleh, Healthy, LowFat