Love chicken, but tired of the same old dishes? Don't worry, we've compiled 15 very delicious recipes for what you can make with chicken breast. And if you want your chicken to stay juicy, we recommend marinating it. It will take some time, but then cooking will be even faster!
1. Oatmeal-Crusted Nuggets
Oatmeal breading is much healthier and tastier than breadcrumbs!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, 200 ml kefir, 50 g rolled oats, salt and spices.
Preparation: Marinate the sliced chicken breast in kefir and spices for at least an hour. Grind the oats (but not into flour), coat the chicken breasts in the breading, and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Chicken Nuggets in Chip Breading
For a richer flavor, add cheese, herbs, and any spices to the mixture!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, 200 ml kefir, 1 tbsp soy sauce, flour, egg, potato chips, Parmesan, paprika, salt, herbs, and spices.
Preparation: Marinate the chicken in kefir, soy sauce, garlic, and spices for an hour. Crush the potato chips, grate the cheese, and mix in a bowl. First, lightly coat each nugget in flour, then in egg, and then in the cheese and chip mixture. Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast
It's hard to imagine a more aromatic dish – even your neighbors won't be able to resist!
You will need: 4 chicken breasts, 50 g butter, 80 g breadcrumbs, 80 g Parmesan, basil, thyme, oregano, dried garlic, pepper, coriander, salt, and other spices.
Preparation: Slice the chicken breasts into strips, mix the breadcrumbs with spices, herbs, and cheese. Dip each piece in melted butter and coat in the breading. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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4. Chicken Breast with Peanuts
This aromatic and hearty dish evokes Chinese cuisine with its spices and contrasting textures.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 75 g peanuts, 2 chili peppers, 1 onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp vinegar, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, sauce, oil.
Preparation: Dice the chicken breast into small cubes and marinate in soy sauce with cornstarch. Heat oil in a deep pan and add the allspice for a couple of minutes. Alternately add chili, chicken breast, onion, and all other ingredients. In the last minute, add the pre-roasted peanuts and mix.
5. Chicken Breast with Caramelized Apples
The recipe only seems exotic, but it's very quick and easy to prepare.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 onion, 2 apples, garlic, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Season the chicken breast, pan-fry it on both sides in butter with a pinch of sugar, and transfer to a bowl. Roughly chop the apples, mince the onion and garlic, and caramelize them in the chicken pan. Combine the ingredients and serve!
6. Chicken Breast in Sour Cream
A simple and classic recipe for chicken breast that everyone should try!
You will need: 3 chicken breasts, 7 potatoes, 1 onion, 200 ml sour cream, 1 tbsp ketchup, spices, and salt.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes and chicken breast into medium pieces, sauté the minced onion, and place in a baking dish. Pour over the sauce made from sour cream, ketchup, and spices, and bake for about 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Chicken Breast with Mushrooms
Chicken with mushrooms is another classic option that's impossible to resist!
You will need: 4 chicken breasts, 200 g champignons, 2 onions, 100 g cheese, 100 g sour cream, 2 tsp soy sauce, garlic, oil, mustard, curry, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Marinate the chicken in olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, and spices for half an hour. Quickly sear it on all sides and place in a baking dish. Top with sliced onion and mushrooms, bake for 20 minutes, pour over sour cream, sprinkle with cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
8. Fresh Salad with Chicken and Beans
The unusual flavor combination is worth trying!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, 3 tomatoes, 1 can red kidney beans, 1 bunch green lettuce, 150 g cheese, croutons.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and simmer over low heat until tender. Meanwhile, grate the cheese, drain the beans, tear the lettuce, and chop the tomatoes. Mix the ingredients and dress with sour cream, mayonnaise, or your favorite sauce.
9. Salad with Chicken and Orange
This vibrant, off-season salad with greens looks very fresh and impressive.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 orange, 1 bunch green lettuce, 2 bunches arugula, 1 green apple, half a carrot, olive oil, honey, spices, pine nuts.
Preparation: Slice the cooked chicken breast into strips, grate the apple and carrot on a coarse grater, and slice the orange into segments. Wash and roughly tear the greens, prepare a dressing from oil, honey, and spices. Mix all ingredients!
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10. Warm Salad with Avocado
Another very hearty and healthy recipe for what you can make with chicken breast!
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 bunch green lettuce and basil, 100 g red onion, half a lemon, 1 avocado, 3 tomatoes, 150 g mozzarella, 50 g bacon, olive oil, almonds, salt, spices, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Bake the bacon in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes. Mince the onion, slice the tomatoes and avocado, toast the almonds, and prepare a dressing from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Slice and sauté the chicken breast with the onion, add the remaining ingredients directly to the pan, add mozzarella, cover for 5 minutes, and serve!
11. Chicken Breast in White Wine
Paired with roasted vegetables, this dish will perfectly complement a festive meal!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, 100 ml dry white wine, 2 tomatoes, 1 zucchini or summer squash, 1 bell pepper, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, sea salt, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Marinate the chicken breast in wine and soy sauce for at least 2 hours, then add spices, place on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Prepare a dressing from oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Add the chopped vegetables to the chicken breast, mix with the dressing, and bake for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Chicken Breast in Milk
The meat turns out wonderfully soft and tender!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, a glass of milk, 2 tbsp butter, garlic, herbs, spices, salt, lemon zest.
Preparation: Season the chicken breasts, sear them lightly on both sides, and place them in a baking dish over garlic cloves. In the chicken pan, bring the milk to a boil with zest and spices. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and bake for half an hour at 200 degrees Celsius, taking them out every 5 minutes to baste with milk.
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13. Chicken Breast in Foil
Baking a juicy and aromatic chicken breast is a true art, but it's within everyone's reach!
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 50 g cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil, whole grain mustard, spices, and herbs.
Preparation: Place the chicken breast on foil and pour over the sauce made from all other ingredients. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Bean Soup
This hearty, simple, and quick soup will win the hearts of the whole family.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, a can of beans in tomato sauce, spices, pepper, herbs, salt.
Preparation: Boil about 2 liters of broth from one chicken breast, and in the meantime, chop all the vegetables and sauté them in a pan. Remove the chicken from the pot, add the potatoes to the broth, and when they are almost cooked – add the rest of the vegetables. Add the beans along with their sauce and add the chicken, diced. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, add herbs and spices.
15. Risotto Pie
In Italy, such a pie is made from leftover dinner, but in reality, it fully deserves specially prepared risotto with chicken breast!
You will need: 2 chicken breasts, 400 ml broth, 100 ml dry white wine, 25 ml heavy cream, 100 g rice, egg, 1 onion, approximately 25 g each of zucchini, red onion, bell pepper, and eggplant, a clove of garlic, 80 g Parmesan, spices, and herbs.
Preparation: Sauté the vegetables in olive oil, add spices, herbs, and garlic. Separately sauté fresh herbs with onion, add rice, after a minute – pour in and reduce the wine, then gradually add the broth.
Once the broth has reduced, add grated Parmesan, vegetables, cream, chicken, and egg, and place into molds. Then bake for just 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.