Best 6 Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable pan-seared airline chicken breast recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of preparing this tender cut of chicken, sliced along the breastbone for maximum juiciness and infused with a medley of herbs and spices. Our collection features three distinct recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. Embark on a classic culinary adventure with our traditional pan-seared airline chicken breast, where the chicken is expertly seared to perfection and complemented by a rich, flavorful sauce. For a zesty twist, try our lemon and herb-infused airline chicken breast, where the chicken is marinated in a vibrant blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a refreshing and aromatic dish. If you crave something spicy, our chili-rubbed airline chicken breast is sure to satisfy, featuring a tantalizing combination of chili powder, cumin, and paprika that delivers a delightful kick. No matter your preference, our pan-seared airline chicken breast recipes guarantee a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

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PAN-SEARED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS, POMEGRANATE AND HARICOT VERTS



Pan-Seared Airline Chicken Breasts with Israeli Couscous, Pomegranate and Haricot Verts image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, cut airline-style (See Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups Israeli couscous
1/2 pound haricots verts, ends trimmed
Pinch dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil. While the oil heats up, season the chicken breast with salt on both sides. Add the chicken to the preheated oil, skin-side down. Sear on the first side until the skin is crispy, about 5 minutes. Flip to the other side, place the skillet in the oven, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • While the chicken finishes cooking, bring about 2 1/2 cups of the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan and season with salt to taste (if needed). Add the couscous, return the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Set a large bowl of ice water on the counter. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and add enough salt so it tastes like the ocean, then add the haricots verts. Blanch the beans until they are bright in color and al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the beans and immediately add them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain, then transfer the beans to paper towels to dry.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and set the skillet back on the stovetop. Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Turn the heat back on under the skillet and deglaze the pan with the remaining chicken stock and the red pepper flakes. Bring the stock to a boil and taste, seasoning with salt if needed.
  • Toss the warm couscous with the beans, 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds, the pomegranate molasses and the chopped chives. Serve with the chicken breast and drizzle the pan sauce over the top.

AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST



Airline Chicken Breast image

Since food for air travel needs to be prepared far in advance, airlines back in the day created a special cut of chicken breast that wouldn't dry out as much as normal.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole chicken
1 drizzle olive oil
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 pinches herbes de Provence, or to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
½ cup chicken stock, or to taste

Steps:

  • Slice off 1/2 of each chicken wing by cutting through the joint where the wing meets the drumette. Slice through the skin between the thighs and breasts. Make a shallow cut along the breast bone and 2 deep cuts on either side, separating the breasts.
  • Slice each breast off the carcass using the tip of the knife, keeping the blade pressed against the bone. Cut through the cartilage to remove breast with the wing attached.
  • Remove the tenders and trim as needed. Season with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence, and cayenne pepper.
  • Push your finger gently under the skin of each breast, right next to the wing bone, to separate it from the meat. Slide 1 tender under the skin, center it, and smooth over the skin. Sprinkle salt over breasts.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, skin-side down. Cook until bottom is browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook until no longer pink on the inside, 7 to 10 minutes more. Add 1 tablespoon butter, rosemary, and thyme. Baste chicken with the butter. Remove chicken from the skillet.
  • Pour stock into the pan; increase heat to high. Boil until reduced to desired thickness, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and whisk in remaining butter. Slice each chicken breast into thirds and spoon the pan sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 337.1 mg, Fat 78.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 93.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.7 g, Sodium 776.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PAN SEARED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE



Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breasts Recipe image

Provided by woodog1113

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 * 4 full chicken breasts, (ribs removed and wing intact)
1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 * 1 teaspoon salt
1 * 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 * 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 * 1 cup julienned yellow onion
1 * 1 cup trimmed julienned leeks
2 * 2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
1 * 1 cup jarred pitted Spanish olives, plus 1 tablespoon olive juice
1/2 * 1/2 cup white wine
* Pinch freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 * 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Combine paprika, granulated garlic, salt and pepper, in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mix all over the chicken. When skillet is hot, add oil and sear chicken, skin side first, turn over and sear other side. Remove to a sheet tray and put into the preheated oven to cook through, about 15 minutes. To the pan you used to sear the chicken, add in the onions and leeks. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly caramelized. Add garlic and olives and olive juice. Saute for 2 minutes more, then deglaze the pan with white wine. Reduce wine by half. Finish sauce by stirring in thyme and butter. Adjust seasoning, if necessary, and keep warm. When chicken is done, remove from oven, place on serving platter, and pour any juices into vegetable mixture. Pour over chicken and serve immediately.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS



Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts image

These chicken breasts are fast, easy, and delicious. By 'pan-roasting,' you can easily monitor the internal temp. Leaving the skin on adds a lot of flavor and much needed moisture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, rosemary)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon chicken broth (or water), if needed to thin sauce

Steps:

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Place chicken breasts in skillet skin side down. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Do not disturb the breasts until the skin side sears, 5 or 6 minutes. Turn chicken.
  • Cook until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and butter to pan with chicken. Shake pan gently until butter melts and internal temperature of chicken reaches 160 to 165 degrees F, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add a splash of chicken broth or water if sauce needs to be thinned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 243.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST



Pan Seared Chicken Breast image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 plump chicken breasts, skin on
3 tablespoons olive oil, halved
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Drizzle the chicken breast with 1/2 of the oil, and then season the breast with a good crust of salt and pepper. Put chicken in the pan skin side down, then add the herbs, and garlic. When the skin has a nice golden color turn it over, and put in a preheated oven for 8 minutes or until juice runs clear.

PAN SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH HERB JUS AND POTATO-VEGETABLE HASH



Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Jus and Potato-Vegetable Hash image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, cut airline-style, tenderloins removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Potato-Vegetable Hash, recipe follows
1 Idaho potato
1 zucchini
1 squash
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
Grapeseed oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and pepper, to taste. Sear the chicken, skin side down, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken, cover the pan and cook on second side for 7 to 8 minutes.
  • After second side has been cooked, add the wine, garlic, and herbs and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and allow it to rest.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve the chicken with Potato-Vegetable Hash and the pan sauce. Garnish with chives.
  • Using a box grater, shred the potato, zucchini and squash, and add them to a large bowl.
  • Stir in the onion, egg, flour, garlic, herbs, and Cajun spice. Blend well. Add more flour if mixture is too wet. The mixture should hold its shape when squeezed.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil. Portion the hash into 2 cakes, then gently put them in the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook until the other side is browned. Remove them from the pan to a paper towel and season with salt, to taste. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts. Airline chicken breasts are the best cut for pan-searing because they are thin and cook evenly. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but they may take a little longer to cook.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry. This will help them brown evenly.
  • Season the chicken breasts liberally. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. You want the skillet to be hot enough to sear the chicken, but not so hot that it burns.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Make sure they are not touching each other.
  • Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side. Or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared airline chicken breasts are a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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