20 Delicious Chicken Breast Recipes
Source: Alisa Korolevskaya, AdobeStockIt's hard to find a more versatile ingredient than chicken breast. It pairs perfectly with any grains, pasta, vegetables, and sauces. Chicken breast can be cooked in a pan, in the oven, or even steamed. We're sharing 20 tried-and-tested recipes!
1. Tender Steamed Chicken Breast
Source: znat-polezno.ruThe lightest and most diet-friendly option for healthy eaters.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 50 g onion, 50 g celery root, 15 ml soy sauce, 10 ml olive oil, 1 bay leaf, 10 g parsley, 10 allspice peppercorns, spices.
Preparation: Lightly prick the chicken breast with a fork, then marinate it in olive oil and soy sauce with spices for half an hour. Boil water with bay leaf, onion, celery, herbs, and peppercorns. Cook the chicken over this steam for 30-40 minutes.
2. Chicken Breast in a Multicooker
Source: pinterest.comThe secret here lies in the spices and proper chicken preparation.
You will need: 1/2 chicken breast, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp each of olive oil, soy sauce, and tomato paste, 1 tsp spices.
Preparation: Make deep cuts in the chicken breast and insert garlic pieces into them. Mix soy sauce, olive oil, tomato paste, and spices, then rub this marinade onto the chicken. Place the chicken on foil with sliced onion and bell pepper. Pour a third of the water into the multicooker bowl, place the foil container, and cook the breast for 45 minutes in "Steam" mode.
3. Chicken Breast in the Microwave
Source: palehdvor.ruYou can use any other marinade – the principle remains the same.
You will need: 1/2 chicken breast, 50 ml mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken breast with spices and mayonnaise, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then transfer it to a baking sleeve. Cook the chicken in the microwave for 5-7 minutes at 800 W.
4. Chicken Breast in Foil
Source: zen.yandex.ruChicken breast baked in foil always turns out very tender and appetizing.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 3 cloves garlic, 30 g vegetable oil, 1 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Mix vegetable oil, crushed garlic, and all spices, rub this onto the chicken breast, and let it sit for half an hour. Wrap the breast in foil and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Unwrap the foil 15 minutes before the end of cooking.
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5. Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Cheese
Source: ok.ruDelicious, beautiful, and incredibly simple – perfect for dinner or a festive table!
You will need: 1.5 kg chicken breast, 300 g tomatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Make deep cuts in the chicken breasts and rub them with spices. Insert cheese slices and tomato circles into these cuts. Brush the breasts with a mixture of sour cream and mustard, and bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Chicken Breast with Vegetables
Source: photorecept.ruThis time, we suggest cooking the breast in a pan!
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 2 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 200 g cabbage, 1 zucchini, 1 bunch green onions, 50 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into large pieces, fry until golden, and set aside. Roughly chop all vegetables and fry carrots and bell peppers until soft. Add cabbage and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add zucchini, and after another 3 minutes, return the chicken to the pan.
Heat everything together for 2-3 minutes and finely chop the green onions into the pan. Stir and pour in soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Simmer everything together for another couple of minutes until cooked through.
7. Chicken Breast in Soy Sauce in a Pan
Source: zhurnalmyasoyeda.ruA great way to fry large pieces of chicken breast with a beautiful golden crust.
You will need: 1.5 kg chicken breast, 100 ml soy sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into large pieces and marinate it in soy sauce with spices for half an hour. Fry the chicken pieces over high heat on all sides, pour in the marinade, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer covered for another 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
8. Chicken Breast in Sour Cream, Diced
Source: kakprosto.ruAn excellent addition to pasta, potatoes, or other vegetable side dishes.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 100 g sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, 20 g each of vegetable and butter, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into pieces and fry until golden with garlic in a mixture of the two oils. Pour in the sour cream, add spices, and simmer everything covered for 10 minutes over medium heat.
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9. Chicken Breast with Sour Cream and Cheese
Source: o-tendencii.comDespite its simplicity, this chicken breast can easily adorn even a festive table.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 200 g hard cheese, 4 green onion stalks, 2 sprigs parsley, 2 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Divide the chicken breast into fillets, pound them, and season with spices to taste. Mix grated cheese, chopped herbs, and sour cream, and spread the filling onto the fillets. Roll the chicken into roulades and bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
10. Chicken Breast with Pineapple in the Oven
Source: fotostrana.ruThose delicious cutlets with pineapple under cheese!
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 3 pineapple rings, 60 g hard cheese, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Divide the chicken breast into fillets, pound them, and season with spices. Place them in a baking dish, spread with mayonnaise, and top with pineapple pieces. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake the chicken in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Chicken Breast in Mayonnaise
Source: newsyou.infoMayonnaise gives chicken a perfect golden crust.
You will need: 1 kg chicken breast, 80 g mayonnaise, 6 cloves garlic, 1 tsp curry, spices.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise with crushed garlic and all spices, rub onto the chicken, and let it sit for half an hour. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Breaded Chicken Breast
Source: friendcook.ruYou can add crushed cornflakes, nuts, or sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 1 egg, 5 tbsp each of flour and breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into medium pieces, pound them, and coat in flour with spices. Then dip in beaten egg, and after that – in breadcrumbs. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
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13. Chicken Breast with Potatoes in the Oven
Source: ketkes.comWith this dish, you don't have to worry about a separate side dish.
You will need: 250 g chicken breast, 4 potatoes, 30 g onion, 1 bell pepper, 100 g hard cheese, 25 ml soy sauce, 30 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast and marinate it in soy sauce and spices for 20 minutes. Separately chop all vegetables and mix with vegetable oil and spices. Also let them sit for a while. Transfer everything together to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
14. Chicken Breast with Pumpkin in the Oven
Source: menunedeli.ruIf you think you've tried all chicken breast dishes, try this recipe!
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 700 g pumpkin, 1 leek, 200 g sour cream, 30 g butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 sprigs thyme, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and spices, and let them sit for half an hour. Finely chop the pumpkin and leek, and fry until golden in butter. Add spices and thyme. Separately fry the chicken on both sides until a nice crust forms.
Mix the vegetables with sour cream and place in a baking dish. Top with the chicken breasts and bake everything in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Chicken Breast with Zucchini
Source: golos.idA light, diet-friendly option and simply a perfect combination of ingredients!
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 700 g zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and fry until soft. Add diced zucchini and tomato, and simmer covered for 12-15 minutes. Add diced chicken breast, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Finally, add spices and chopped herbs, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
16. Chicken Breast in Honey-Mustard Glaze
Source: queapetito.comIt's impossible to resist this appetizing look and aroma!
You will need: 1 kg chicken breast, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup spicy mustard, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp paprika, 0.5 tsp ground red pepper, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients except the chicken, and marinate the breasts in this sauce for about half an hour. Wrap them in foil and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Unwrap the foil 15 minutes before the end and brush the breasts with the remaining marinade.
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17. Chicken Breast in Teriyaki Sauce
Source: fotostrana.ruA simple and straightforward chicken recipe for Asian cuisine lovers!
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 80 g teriyaki sauce, 2 cm ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, 2 tsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into strips and fry until golden. Add teriyaki, grated ginger, and garlic, and fry for another 5 minutes. Add sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and remove from heat after one minute.
18. Chicken Breast with Rice in Pots
Source: pinterest.ruWho doesn't love such beautiful and aromatic dishes cooked in pots?
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 2 onions, 8 tbsp rice, 100 ml soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken breast into pieces, finely chop the onion and garlic, and marinate everything together in spices, soy sauce, and lemon juice for at least half an hour. Arrange the meat in pots, add rice, and pour in water. Cook for 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius, turn off the heat, and leave the pots for another 10 minutes.
19. Chicken Breast with Apples in the Oven
Source: pinterest.ruChicken breast is equally delicious with pears, peaches, or persimmons – depending on the season.
You will need: 500 g chicken breast, 1-2 apples, 2 tbsp sour cream, 60 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Make cuts in the chicken breast, rub with spices, and insert thin apple slices. Brush the chicken with sour cream, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
20. Chicken Breast in Bacon with Rosemary
Source: ohotamyasa.ruWe recommend serving it with cheese or cream sauce to taste.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 2 strips bacon, 1 sprig rosemary, 20 g butter, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix soft butter with chopped rosemary and garlic. Make a pocket cut in each half of the chicken breast and fill it with the mixture. Rub the top of the breast with spices. Fry it in a pan for 5 minutes on each side, wrap with bacon strips, and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
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