Chicken slices with herbs: The Secret to Tender and Flavorful Chicken Slices
Food lovers, are you looking for a second course that is quick, light, and full of flavor? I have the answer for you: chicken slices with herbs! Forget about the sad and dry chicken breast you’ve always cooked. Here, we transform it into a masterpiece of tenderness and aroma, thanks to a simple yet effective preparation. The secret lies in cooking the meat over moderate heat, adding a touch of white wine that keeps it moist and flavorful. Aromatic herbs, like thyme and rosemary, add a distinctive freshness that turns a common ingredient into a restaurant-quality dish. It’s the perfect idea for a last-minute dinner or a light lunch, perhaps with a side of fresh vegetables. A dish that smells like summer and simplicity.
Aromas and Textures: The Perfect Combination for a Unique Taste
The real strength of these chicken slices with herbs is the harmony of flavors created. The light and thin breading seals in the juices of the meat, ensuring it remains tender inside. The addition of aromatic herbs, both in the breading and during cooking, provides a fragrance that fills the kitchen and anticipates the intense taste of the dish. The lemon thyme in particular, adds a citrus and fresh note that pairs divinely with the delicacy of the chicken. The white wine, deglazed in the pan, not only deglazes the cooking base, but adds an acidity that balances everything, creating a light and tasty sauce. The result? Juicy and fragrant slices, ready to be served.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 378.02 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.39 (g) of which sugars 0.36 (g)
- Proteins 62.79 (g)
- Fat 6.66 (g) of which saturated 1.37 (g)of which unsaturated 1.15 (g)
- Fibers 0.88 (g)
- Sodium 94.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 340 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for chicken slices with herbs
- 0.88 lbs chicken breast, cooked, in a pan (sliced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste thyme
- to taste rosemary
- to taste lemon thyme
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 dry white wine
Tools for slicing
- Frying pan Lagostina Cucina Mediterranea Frying Pan in Aluminum Ø 24 cm, Induction, Gas and Oven, Titanium Easy Coating, Ergonomic Bakelite Handle
- Oval plate H&H Eris Oval Plate in Porcelain, 22cm, Modern Design, Elegant, for serving dishes, Beige
Preparation of chicken slices with herbs
I used chicken slices, but if you can’t find them, use 2 breasts, cut them into thick slices with a sharp knife.
In a plate, pour enough flour to cover all the slices of chicken. Once breaded, sprinkle them with a mix of salt, pepper, and aromatic herbs. I used thyme, oregano, and during cooking, I added lemon thyme and fresh rosemary.
In a frying pan pour some Evo oil and let it heat over moderate flame. When the oil is hot, add the slices of chicken. Add white wine and the rest of the aromatic herbs little by little. Cook over moderate flame for about 10 minutes, turning the meat occasionally to avoid drying it, which could make it tough.
Once cooked, serve on a serving plate and garnish with more aromatic herbs.
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