To know when chicken steak is done, look for clear juices and chicken meat that is uniformly white and opaque throughout and not pink.
If the chicken steaks juices run clear and the chicken steak meat is uniformly white and opaque throughout the meat and not pink then the chicken steak is done.
You can also use a meat thermometer or food thermometer and ensure the internal temperature of the chicken steak reaches 165 F which indicates it's been fully cooked.
To tenderize chicken steak you can marinate the chicken steak in some acidic marinade such as lemon juice, buttermilk or enzyme rich fruit juice like kiwi or pineapple, which can break down the proteins in the meat.
You can also apply a mixture of baking soda and water to increase the pH of the meat, which helps to retain moisture and make the chicken steak become more tender or you can also tenderize the chicken steak by pounding the chicken meat with a mallet to break down the fibers.
To cook chicken steak start by heating oil in a pan over medium heat.
Then after the pan is heated, add the chicken steaks to the pan and cook the chicken steaks for 10 minutes on each side.
Turn the chicken steaks occasionally until they are lightly colored on all sides.
After the chicken steaks are cooked, allow the chicken steaks to stand for 5 minutes before eating or serving.
When cooking chicken steaks you can use a large frying pan and add around a tablespoon or 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is warmed through you can add the chicken steaks and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
Turn the chicken steaks and cook the other side for 5 minutes to 10 minutes or until the chicken steak is cooked through.
After cooking the chicken steaks, allow the chicken steaks to rest for 5 minutes.
To season chicken steak you can make a steak marinade with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
Another way to marinate chicken steak is to use a large bowl and mix soy sauce, honey, distilled white vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, vegetable oil, black pepper and green onions.
Then place the chicken in the marinade and marinate the chicken for chicken steak in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before cooking or grilling the chicken steak.