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Pan-roasted chicken breasts

From the video “No More Dry Chicken Breasts!” by Helen Rennie. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Helen Rennie. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
20 min
Serves
2
Cost
~$3.33*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$22.67* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
4

Ingredients

  • No pork

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.66*for 2 people
~$3.33*per serving

You save about ~$22.67* per serving (87% less*) than ordering it out — ~$45.34* for 2 people.

Order out = a typical Ontario roast chicken entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario roast chicken entrée at ~$26, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (2 here)

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving346 kcal · 17% of 2,000Recipe makes 2 servings
Fat13 g17%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Sodium125 mg5%
Carbohydrate3.4 g1%
Fiber1 g4%
Total sugars1.7 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein51 g102%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−3 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 3 of 3 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings as stated in the video. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • 10-inch stainless steel skillet
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • instant-read thermometer
  • tongs
  • oven

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of salt used
  • Exact number of carrot sticks needed as placeholders
Cook it this week →Watch on YouTube ↗Markdown

Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-02. Thumbnail and video are Helen Rennie’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pan-roasted chicken breasts

What makes Helen Rennie's Pan-roasted chicken breasts recipe and technique special?

Helen Rennie's take on Pan-roasted chicken breasts focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated 20 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Cooking covered on low heat prevents burning and ensures even cooking. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pan-roasted chicken breasts at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pan-roasted chicken breasts recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pan-roasted chicken breasts ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pan-roasted chicken breasts can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Helen Rennie's Pan-roasted chicken breasts?

This recipe utilizes approximately 4 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pan-roasted chicken breasts?

The official cooking video by Helen Rennie is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.