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chicken pieces served on a plate and garnished with parsley.

How To Cook Chicken Pieces In A Pan

Kemi
Learn how to cook chicken pieces in a pan with this pan fried chicken pieces recipe that is easy, quick, and simple. The diced chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. Serve on its own or with sides like rice, potatoes, and veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g (1lb) Chicken breast or Thighs Boneless
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion granules
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic granules
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive oil or vegetable or sunflower oil

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Cut into bite-sized cubes of 1-1.5 inches.
  • Add to a bowl then add the paprika, parsley, onion granules, garlic granules, and salt. Mix till well combined.
  • Place a pan on the stove on medium heat.
  • Add oil to the pan and when heated, add in the seasoned chicken pieces.
  • Let it fry for 2-3 minutes then turn them to fry the other sides for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add in the butter and minced garlic, and toss the chicken in it for a minute.
    Garnish with fresh parsley (optional)
  • Take it off heat and serve juicy diced chicken.

Notes

  • If cutting the chicken pieces, cutting them into equal sizes will ensure they cook evenly.
  • Use any good seasoning of your choice to season the chicken or if you have time to marinate, any good marinade will do.
  • Let the pan be heated before adding the chicken. That way they fry and brown and not steam.
  • Use a skillet that is large enough to fit the chicken with enough room between them to toss around. Don't overcrowd the skillet.
  • Arrange the diced chicken in a single layer in the skillet. Do not overlap and don't overcrowd. If the pan doesn't fit all the diced chicken, cook them in batches.
  • The amount of pepper recommended can be adjusted to suit your taste.
  • Add smoked paprika for a smokey flavor and a nice color but regular paprika works.
  • You can double or triple this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Keyword diced chicken, how to cook chicken pieces in a pan, pan fried chicken pieces
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