Boneless Chicken Recipe
Saucy Lemon-Thyme Fillet of Chicken
International recipes are always fun to try and no matter which country's cuisine you look at, chances are good you will find several unique recipes featuring chicken. There are several reasons for this. Chickens are a very adaptable fowl and quite domesticated. The price for chicken remains low in comparison to the costs of other food items. They are easy to raise and prepare for meals, a big factor in areas that are still without dependable power and refrigeration. Finally, seasonings and chicken create unique flavors that are constantly delicious.
You will see questions about how to cook chicken breast fillets in cooking sites. That is because there are so many different methods. Cooking chicken breast fillets happens on the grill, in the oven, a skillet, and you can even find smoked chicken recipes. Chicken combines well with other ingredients, making delicious soups, stews, casseroles and other hearty dishes. Light stir-fries and fresh green salads with chicken are popular meals. Chicken kabobs and chicken wings are fantastic appetizers and include different sauces and foods that earn the interest of a hungry crowd.
Saucy Lemon-Thyme Fillet of Chicken is one of the easy chicken recipes that will become a favorite in your family. The light, elegant lemon thyme sauce is adaptable to baked chicken recipes and grilled chicken recipes. Chicken has low fat and high protein value. It is easy to cut, so design your fillets your way. Cut them into shapes of hearts for Valentines' Day and anniversary dinners or into footballs when chicken is the appetizer of choice for the big game. Place leftovers in a sealed container and freeze for another time or take it to the office for lunch the next day.
Just in Thyme Saucy Fried Chicken Fillets
Ingredients -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation:
Combine the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cut the chicken breasts in half down the center. Wash and pat dry. Pound the breasts slightly to decrease the thickness and tenderize.
Add the olive oil to large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 7 minutes.
Turn the chicken over. Sprinkle the salt, garlic and pepper combination over the chicken. Cook 7 minutes on the other side.
Remove chicken to a platter. Use the skillet to make the lemon thyme sauce.
Refreshing Lemon Thyme Sauce
Ingredients -
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 teaspoons butter
Salt
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
2 green onions, chopped fine
Preparation:
In the skillet used for the chicken breasts, retain the medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. Put in the green onions and cook 10 minutes. Stir to avoid browning.
Combine the lemon juice and cornstarch in a cup or small bowl and stir to mix the cornstarch.
Put the juice-cornstarch mix, lemon rind, and thyme in the skillet. Add a dash of salt for flavoring.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens.
Place the chicken in the skillet and turn to coat with sauce. Turn to low and cook for 1 minute to reheat the chicken.
Remove chicken and scrape the sauce over the pieces. Garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy.
(Serves 6 - 8)
Lemon Thyme Sauce
Photo Description:
A light, almost translucent sauce adds to the appeal of this layered dinner or special lunch offering. Fluffy garlic-seasoned white rice, mounded into a pedestal, holds the piece de resistance, a baked chicken breast fillet graced with lemon thyme sauce. Breast chicken recipes offer many choices in cooking style. The garlic flavor of this chicken comes to life with citrus taste from fresh lemons and takes full advantage of the additional seasonings, including onion, thyme, and parsley. A culinary delight, perfect the cuisine by offering steamed carrots or yellow wax beans as a side. Delicate custard completes the meal.
