5 Chicken Breast Recipes You'll Make Again and Again
Chicken breast is one of the most popular foods in the diet of those who watch their figure, exercise, or simply want to eat right. But it has one significant drawback: due to its low fat content, chicken breast often turns out dry, bland, and uninteresting. Sound familiar? The good news: this is easy to fix. You just need to know a few simple rules — and chicken breast will become your main kitchen ally. We have collected five delicious recipes — from crispy schnitzel to tender chicken in creamy sauce. Save this collection.
Chicken Schnitzel in Crispy Breading
Thin and juicy fillet in a golden breading — a dish that looks equally good on a weekday dinner and a festive table.
Ingredients
Chicken breast — 2 pieces;
Salt, black pepper — to taste;
Paprika — 1 teaspoon;
Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon;
Flour — 4–5 tablespoons;
Eggs — 2 pieces;
Breadcrumbs — 120–150 grams;
Vegetable oil — for frying.
Preparation
Cut the chicken breast lengthwise into thin slices. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and lightly pound with a kitchen mallet. Do not overdo it — too much pounding will make the meat dry.
Sprinkle with lemon juice, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Leave to marinate for 15–20 minutes.
Prepare three plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Dredge each piece of fillet first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
Fry in hot oil on both sides until golden brown. Let the schnitzel rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Cheese
Minimum ingredients — and a dish that looks like it took a lot of effort.
Ingredients
Chicken breast — 2 pieces;
Mushrooms — 200 grams;
Spinach — a handful;
Cheese (mozzarella or any melting cheese) — 100 grams;
Garlic — 2 cloves;
Butter — 30 grams;
Salt, pepper, thyme — to taste;
Olive oil — for frying.
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 °F).
Make a pocket in each chicken breast: carefully cut a slit on the side without cutting all the way through. Season the meat inside and out with salt and pepper.
Prepare the filling: melt butter over high heat, fry mushrooms for about 3 minutes until golden. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, cook another 2 minutes. Add spinach and stir — it will wilt in 30 seconds.
Stuff each chicken breast with the mushroom mixture, top with cheese slices. Secure the edges with toothpicks.
Fry the breasts in olive oil for 1.5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Chicken Breast with Orange
Unusual, bright, and dietary dish. The citrus sauce turns chicken breast into a real culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Chicken fillet — 570 grams;
Onion — 1 piece;
Large orange — 1 piece;
Cumin — 1 teaspoon;
Cornstarch — 1.5 teaspoons;
Turmeric — a pinch;
Salt, pepper, olive oil — to taste.
Preparation
Cut the fillet into small pieces, and the onion into thin half-rings.
Heat cumin in a dry skillet and grind it.
Fry the chicken and onion in a drop of olive oil until tender.
Squeeze the juice from the orange and remove the zest. Dissolve cornstarch in orange juice, add zest and turmeric.
Pour the mixture over the chicken and onion, simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Baked Chicken Breast with Vegetables and Cheese
Impressive and very simple dish that will decorate any table. Vegetables and cheese inside the cuts make the meat juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Chicken breast — 1 piece;
Zucchini — half;
Tomatoes — 2 pieces;
Cheese (smoked cheese can be used) — 60 grams;
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons;
Garlic — 1 clove;
Paprika, salt, pepper — to taste.
Preparation
Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly rub with paprika and a pepper mixture. Leave for 20 minutes.
Cut zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese into thin rounds.
Make crosswise cuts on the fillet about 1.5–2 cm apart without cutting all the way through.
Mix olive oil with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Brush the breast with this mixture.
Insert a round of zucchini, tomato, and cheese into each cut.
Place the breast on foil, cover with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356 °F) for 30–35 minutes, then open the foil and bake another 10 minutes until browned.
Chicken Breast in Creamy Sauce
Tender, velvety, literally melting in the mouth — this recipe proves that chicken breast can be truly luxurious.
Ingredients
Chicken breast — 2 pieces;
Cream (20–22% fat) — 300 ml;
Mustard — 1 tablespoon;
Oregano (dried) — 1 teaspoon;
Garlic — 2 cloves;
Salt, pepper — to taste.
Preparation
Cut the chicken breast into serving pieces or leave whole. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place the chicken in an ovenproof dish.
Mix cream, mustard, and oregano, add salt. Add minced garlic.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite side dish, drizzling the sauce on top.
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