Juicy chicken fillet in a frying pan

It can be difficult to cook lean chicken breast meat so that it is tender and juicy. You just have to hesitate for a minute, and the fillet is already overcooked. In this situation, ordinary baking paper will be very helpful. By placing the chicken inside an improvised parchment bag and frying it in a frying pan, you can get very juicy white meat. In addition, only a teaspoon of vegetable oil is added. And it’s almost impossible to overcook here, the parchment distributes the temperature well and retains the juices inside. Be sure to try it, it's quick and simple.

Ingredients:

• chicken fillet 450 g.
  
• soy sauce 2 tbsp.
  
• garlic 2 cloves
  
• dry mixture of Provencal herbs 0.25 tsp.
  
• vegetable oil 1 tbsp.

Cooking procedure

Prepare everything according to the list. It is advisable to choose chicken fillet that is not too large.

For the marinade, place soy sauce, a mixture of dry herbs and garlic squeezed through a press into a small bowl.

Pour in vegetable oil. Mix. If the soy sauce is not too concentrated, add a little salt.

Place the fillet on a board, cover with cellophane and, using a rolling pin, beat off the thickest part of it.It is necessary to try to ensure that the piece is approximately the same in thickness throughout, then cooking will occur evenly.

Place on a plate and apply the marinade with a brush.

So lubricate on all sides. It is advisable to leave it to soak for an hour; overnight in the refrigerator would be ideal. But, if you don’t have time, you can start right away.

Cut the parchment so that you can wrap the fillet loosely in it. Place a piece of chicken on the edge.

Cover with the second part of the sheet.

Wrap the edges several times and fasten them with a stapler so that the improvised bag does not open. You can also use toothpicks for this purpose.

Transfer the fillet in parchment to a dry, well-heated frying pan.

Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Remove from heat and let the meat sit for a couple more minutes. Unfold the paper.

Juicy chicken fillet in a frying pan in parchment is ready. When serving, you can offer your favorite sauce, add a side dish and vegetables.