Sometimes we just need a really fast recipe to make a good home-cooked meal. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are perfect for this. Here are three quick and easy chicken breast recipes that are perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup lemonade
4 cloves of garlic, crushed, or 4 tsps garlic in oil
the juice and zest of one lemon
fresh ground pepper
1 tsp rosemary
1 large resealable strong freezer bag
Method:
Four to twelve hours prior to dinner, combine the lemonade, garlic, lemon juice and zest and rosemary in a small bowl and pour it into the freezer bag. Seal it and mix it up (make sure it is sealed tightly). Once all the ingredients are well combined, add the chicken breasts, seal it once again, shake it so each piece is well coated, then chill in the refrigerator for four to twelve hours.
Just prior to cooking, heat up the grill or barbecue, or turn the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken pieces from the freezer bag, reserving marinade in a small saucepan. Cook chicken on the grill until it is no longer pink inside. If baking in the oven, place each piece on a greased baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, heat the marinade to a boil. Boil it gently for fifteen minutes, adding more lemonade if required. Once the chicken is cooked spoon the marinade on each piece prior to serving. This dish goes well with leafy mixed greens such as mustard greens or a field green mix.
Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Method:
In a small glass dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in the mixture. Use a separate small dish to combine the honey and the mustard. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a heavy skillet to heat the oil at a medium-high setting. Brown the chicken quickly on both sides. Place on greased baking sheet and spread with the honey mixture. Bake for ten to fifteen minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Any of these easy chicken breast recipes are delicious served with a side dish of Lemon Rice Pilaf and a dark leafy green salad. Serve poached pears with Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream for dessert to have a well-balanced meal that includes each food group.
Oven Baked Salsa Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 cups salsa
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
juice and zest of 1 lime
4 cloves of garlic, minced, or 4 tsp chopped garlic in oil
Method:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a large bowl to combine the salsa, Dijon mustard, lime juice, lime zest and garlic. Use parchment paper to line an eight by eight inch pan when creating all of these easy chicken breast recipes.
****DO NOT USE TIN FOIL*** Place the chicken breasts in the pan and pour the salsa mixture over them. Bake for 25 minutes, basting halfway through the cooking. Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli.
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