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Skillet Chicken

Name: Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 Chicken; 200 ml of White Wine; 45 ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 spicchio of Garlic; q.b. of Bay; q.b. of Table Salt; q.b. of Black Pepper

Skillet Chicken is a quick and easy meat main course that you can prepare using your preferred chicken cuts, from thighs to breast.

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Difficulty Easy
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Servings Serves 4

Are you a beginner in the kitchen and have always wanted to prepare the classic Skillet Chicken but don’t know how? With this quick and easy Skillet Chicken recipe, you’ll learn to prepare this dish in no time! All you need to do is choose your favorite chicken pieces, and know that they all work well, from Thighs to Breast!

This “white” Skillet Chicken is a diet-friendly meat dish, perfect if you’re looking for a light yet tasty meal! You can also pair this White Wine Chicken with your favorite side dish, from classic Salad to Cooked Vegetables. Are you curious to discover how to make Skillet Chicken Breast?

Before seeing how to cook Skillet Chicken, we recommend other Delicious Skillet Chicken Recipes: try the Beer Braised Chicken, Chicken Bites in Tomato Sauce, Devil’s Style Chicken, and Chicken Breast with Bell Peppers! And now, let’s move on to the Skillet Chicken recipe!

Ingredients

1 Chicken in Pieces
200 ml of White Wine
45 ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 spicchio of Garlic
q.b. of Bay
q.b. of Table Salt
q.b. of Black Pepper

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Instructions

To prepare Pan-Fried Chicken, start by cutting the chicken into pieces, then marinate it for about 30 minutes with olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Next, heat a non-stick pan, add the chicken with its marinade and cook for about 10 minutes, frequently turning the pieces with kitchen tongs.
When the chicken is well browned, remove the garlic and deglaze with white wine. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.
When the chicken is fully cooked, remove the lid, turn the heat to high and continue cooking until the cooking liquid has completely evaporated.
Once the cooking liquid has evaporated, remove the bay leaves and serve your Pan-Fried Chicken piping hot!

Alternatives

To make your Pan-Fried Chicken even more flavorful, you can add extra herbs and spices such as parsley, rosemary, paprika, or curry powder. You can also choose to use only your preferred chicken parts, such as breast or thighs.

Tips

If you’re not confident in cutting up a whole chicken, you can buy pre-cut chicken pieces from your butcher or grocery store.

Storage

This Pan-Fried Chicken is best served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.