SPICY, LEMONY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CROUTONS AND GREENS
A post-marinade is exactly what it sounds like: a flavorful mixture you sink meat or fish into after it cooks. Often used with grilled meats, the technique works great with seared proteins as well, especially boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which don't have a lot of flavor on their own. These breasts are cooked using a combination sear-steam method that builds flavor and keeps lean breasts juicy. Finish with a tangy-spicy combination of lemon, garlic and red-pepper flakes and you'll reap all the benefits of a traditional marinade without having to plan ahead. If you have thinner breasts or cutlets, this is a particularly wonderful use for them, since they don't have a lot of time to pick up color and flavor before they cook through.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the bread on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, turning once, until lightly golden and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil with the lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet, cover, and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover, remove from heat and add lemon juice mixture; turn chicken to coat.
- Tear each piece of bread in half and toss with lettuce; divide among plates. Top with chicken, and drizzle with the lemony pan juices.
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Dion Gashi
gashi87@aol.comThis was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Ricky FortuneGh
f-ricky94@hotmail.comI really enjoyed this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.
SAMEH BEADAS
beadas_sameh60@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Rehana Kusla
kuslarehana53@hotmail.frThis was a good recipe, but it took a bit longer to make than I expected. The chicken was cooked well, and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to someone who has a bit of time to cook.
Demi Dema
dema.demi@yahoo.comThis recipe was just okay. The chicken was cooked well, but the sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would probably try a different recipe next time.
Nezer Junior
nezer.j@yahoo.comI was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
KD
kd99@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Bratanya Simmons
b_s@aol.comI made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. My guests raved about it, and I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Sujan Magrati
sujan_magrati@yahoo.comThis was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kevin Hattingh
hattinghk17@hotmail.co.ukI love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Ali Nafigh
a-nafigh@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the greens were perfectly wilted. I added a bit of extra lemon zest to the sauce, and it was perfect.
huma Saqib
h-saqib37@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken breast, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon and spices really livened up the chicken, and the croutons added a nice crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jalal Janii
jj4@gmail.comThis chicken dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and bright, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy croutons and the tangy lemon sauce. Will definitely be making this again.