AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST

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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

Meyzo Delarico
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I'm not a big fan of chicken breast, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Faisal Mukhtar
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 15 minutes. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables.


Brian Mclean
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Angelo Duran
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This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was dry and tough, and the breading was soggy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ahad Awan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the breading was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Lavly Akter
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic powder and onion powder to the breading, and it was much better. I also served it with a side of honey mustard sauce.


SR Rashidul
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Muhammad Hamid Ali
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy weeknight meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the breading is crispy and flavorful. I love that I can use ingredients that I already ha


Ramya Damayanthi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened. Maybe I should have used a different type of chicken breast.


Sushan Limbu
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is crispy and golden brown. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aine Margie
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This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was dry and tough, and the breading was soggy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Khanzetta Jones
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the breading was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Carla Smithling
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic powder and onion powder to the breading, and it was much better. I also served it with a side of honey mustard sauce.


Jessica Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of chicken breast, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RELIANCE SUGAR CHEMICAL
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 15 minutes. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables.


kayla sherman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Asad amanit ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Kane Kefford
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I've tried many airline chicken breast recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fazal Azeem
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This chicken breast recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.