Elevate your dinner experience with the classic sophistication of Pan Seared Chicken drizzled with a luxurious White Wine Sauce. This Pan Seared Chicken Recipe begins with perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, pan-seared to achieve a gloriously golden and crisp exterior while maintaining a succulent interior. The magic continues as the pan remnants are transformed into a velvety sauce, using white wine as a base, enriched with garlic, a touch of butter, and aromatic herbs which infuse the sauce with a symphony of flavors. This sauce not only complements the chicken but also adds a level of gourmet finesse that is both visually and palate-pleasing. Ideal for an intimate dinner or impressing guests, this dish pairs wonderfully with a chilled glass of the same white wine used in cooking. Prepare for a delightful journey of flavors with every bite of this impeccably balanced and deliciously crafted meal.
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Gabe’s Grubs Pan Seared Chicken Recipe
Pan Seared Chicken with White Wine Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Pan with Lid
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
- .75 oz Fresh Rosemary
- .75 oz Fresh Parsley
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- ½ cup Dry White Wine
- 1 tbsp Dried Tarragon
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 Shallot
- .75 oz Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Prep the Herbs: Finely chop the parsley. Remove the leaves from the stems of the thyme and rosemary..75 oz Fresh Rosemary, .75 oz Fresh Parsley, .75 oz Fresh Thyme
- Mince the Shallot: Peel and finely mince one shallot.1 Shallot
- Season the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.Salt, Pepper, 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Sear the Chicken:
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot.2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes, or until a golden-brown crust has formed.3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Continue Cooking the Chicken:
- Turn the heat down to medium, flip the chicken breasts over, cover the skillet, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Make the Sauce:
- Once the chicken has cooked, deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits.½ cup Dry White Wine
- Add the prepared parsley, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, shallots, and a minced garlic clove to the pan..75 oz Fresh Rosemary, .75 oz Fresh Parsley, 1 tbsp Minced Garlic, 1 tbsp Dried Tarragon, 1 tbsp Butter, 1 Shallot, .75 oz Fresh Thyme
- Let the sauce simmer and reduce by half.
Finish the Sauce:
- Remove the chicken from the pan if you haven't already and stir in a tablespoon of butter into the sauce until it's completely melted and the sauce has a silky texture.1 tbsp Butter
Serve:
- Drizzle the white wine herb sauce over the chicken breasts before serving.
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