You may have different recipes about chicken breasts with different seasonings and methods, but if you are unlucky, you end up the most of the time with the same dry and tough chicken breasts. In this case you are not alone, even though the process seems easy; it is surprisingly hard to get the right results.

These tips will help you having that perfectly cooked tender chicken breasts you craving.

I have learned during the years that the best way to get the perfectly juicy chicken breasts is the pan should be very hot. Many other factors can be vital such as the fat you cooking with which should stand the high heat without burning during the searing in order to have that perfect golden brown crust. Lastly, the chicken breasts should be dried with paper towel and not wet.

There are other considerations to be aware of such as letting the chicken breasts resting after the cooking.

In this mouthwatering recipe, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts with fresh baby eggplant, cherry tomatoes and green beans are suitable marriage for an outstanding meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound Chicken breast

½ pound Baby eggplant cut in half lengthwise

½ pound green beans cleaned and trimmed

1/3 cherry tomato

1 clove of garlic

3 tablespoons of vegetables oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Chopped parsley (optional)

STEPS:

First, pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink inside about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and keep warm covered.

In the same pan, add the baby eggplant and sear on both sides till soft (they cook very quick) then set aside.

Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan, chopped garlic, cleaned green beans, cherry tomatoes add some water, reduce heat and let cook until the green beans is cooked and soft, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Finally, add back the seared chicken breasts and the eggplants and cook for 2 minutes, check the seasoning and garnish with chopped parsley.