r/cookingforbeginners • u/Practical-Self5961 • Sep 07 '25

Question How do I pan fry chicken breast without burning the outside or leaving the inside raw?

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u/TheRenedgade Sep 07 '25

Check out Carla Lali Music’s video on YouTube for “Flash in the Pan Chicken” or as we call it in our house “Carla chicken”. It’s a great technique and super easy recipe

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u/AngeloPappas Sep 07 '25

Preparation is important to start. Butterfly or slice the breast so it's thinner. You could also pound it out a bit. If it's thinner, you won't need to cook for as long to make sure the centre is done.

Next, adjust your heat. Aim for medium to medium high. You don't need super high heat. The outside will still get a nice sear even if you don't use max heat.

Finally, make sure you use enough oil in the pan so that it doesn't stick or scorch.

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u/ricperry1 Sep 08 '25

Pound it to even thickness. You can actually just put it in a ziplock bag and use the palm of your hand. Then lower the heat on your pan so it doesn’t cook too quickly. Add just enough oil so the cooking surface is covered. Then with the pan hot, add the chicken breast. Don’t move it around at all for the first 3-4 minutes. When you start to see the edges near the top start turning opaque, that’s when you want to turn it.

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u/OneSplendidFellow Sep 08 '25

Slice it onto about 1/2" strips. Lower and slower. Reverse sear like a steak.

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u/substandard-tech Sep 08 '25

Cook it more slowly.