Description
A collection of refined chicken dishes that highlight various culinary techniques and flavor profiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in the seasoning overnight.
- Experiment with different herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
- Plating can be enhanced with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken dishes recipes, advanced chicken recipes, culinary techniques