Is pan-seared chicken breast the same as grilled chicken breast?

No. Pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a pan. Grilled chicken breast is cooked on a grill.

Is pan-seared chicken breast a common menu phrase?

Yes. It is very common in restaurants and recipe writing.

Does pan-seared mean the chicken is dry?

No. Seared means browned on the outside. Good pan-searing can keep the inside juicy.

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pan-seared-chicken-breast

/ˌpæn sɪəd ˈtʃɪk.ɪn brest/

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noun

A chicken breast cooked in a hot pan with a little oil, so the outside turns brown while the inside stays juicy. It is often served as a main dish.

I ordered pan-seared chicken breast with vegetables.
The pan-seared chicken breast was juicy and tender.
She made pan-seared chicken breast for dinner.

Adinary Nuance

This phrase is more specific than just chicken. It tells you the cooking method, not only the meat. Compared with grilled chicken breast, pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a pan, usually with a browned crust. Compared with fried chicken, it is often lighter and less oily.

In other languages

Vietnamese: Ức gà áp chảo
Spanish: Pechuga de pollo sellada
Chinese: 煎鸡胸肉
Japanese: 鶏むね肉のソテー
Korean: 팬에 구운 닭가슴살

Etymology

This phrase combines English words: pan, seared, chicken, and breast. It became common in modern cooking and restaurant menus, especially in American and British English.

Common phrases

pan-seared chicken breast recipeserve pan-seared chicken breastjuicy pan-seared chicken breastpan-seared chicken breast with vegetables

Synonyms

seared chicken breast pan-fried chicken breast

Frequently asked questions

Is pan-seared chicken breast the same as grilled chicken breast?: No. Pan-seared chicken breast is cooked in a pan. Grilled chicken breast is cooked on a grill.
Is pan-seared chicken breast a common menu phrase?: Yes. It is very common in restaurants and recipe writing.
Does pan-seared mean the chicken is dry?: No. Seared means browned on the outside. Good pan-searing can keep the inside juicy.