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Chesapeake Chicken Recipe

Chesapeake Chicken Recipe

A delicious, coastal-inspired chicken dish featuring tender, juicy chicken with bold Chesapeake Bay flavors. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Author: Use Default (Don't show) Servings: 4 people Estimated Cost: $5 Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 40 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 0 days 1 hour 5 minutes Categories: Dinner, Main Course Cuisines: American, Coastal Keywords: Chesapeake Chicken, Coastal Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless skin-on preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing chicken
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional for extra flavor
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adds color and subtle smokiness
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Classic Chesapeake flavor
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 lemon Juiced optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth For deglazing pan and sauce
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Optional for creamy sauce

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Large Skillet Preferably non-stick or cast iron
  • 1 Baking Dish Optional if finishing in oven
  • 1 Meat Thermometer Ensures chicken reaches 165°F
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For marinating chicken

Method
 

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, and black pepper.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Deglaze Pan: Remove chicken and pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add heavy cream if desired and simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Finish Cooking: Return chicken to skillet and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
  6. Nutrition (per serving)
  7. Nutrient Amount
  8. Calories 320 kcal
  9. Protein 35 g
  10. Fat 18 g
  11. Carbohydrates 2 g
  12. Fiber 0 g
  13. Sugar 0 g
  14. Sodium 520 mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
Can be paired with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.