Chicken Paillard Recipe
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Chicken Paillard Recipe
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This classic chicken paillard recipe is the perfect dinner after a long day. Crispy chicken is served with a beautiful salad, making it a healthy dinner that is ridiculously easy to prepare!
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Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast boneless, skinless
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste, ground
- ⅓ cup white wine dry
- 1 lemon juiced, zested, and divided
- 1 shallot chopped
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic about 2 cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 4 cups arugula trimmed or salad greens
- 8 ounces cherry tomato halved
- 1 handful basil chopped (optional, or parsley
- lemon optional, for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Butterfly each chicken breast, then pound each to ¼-inch thickness using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan. Season them with a bit of salt and pepper and set them aside.
- In a plastic Ziplock bag or large bowl, combine the wine (or broth), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon zest, shallot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and garlic. Add the chicken and massage the marinade around the meat, sealing the bag (or covering the bowl with plastic wrap). Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade and add them to the hot oil in the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-4 minutes on the other side until fully cooked to 165°F internally. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with any other pieces.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk the remaining lemon juice and zest, remaining olive oil, mustard, vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl until emulsified. Place the salad greens, tomatoes, and basil (if using) in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over, tossing to combine. Serve with the cooked chicken
Notes
- ½ teaspoon granulated.
- Storage: Store chicken paillard in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer (without the salad) for up to 3 months.
- You can paillard virtually any meat, including pork, veal, or beef!
- In place of the white wine, you can use an equal amount of chicken or vegetable broth!
- In place of fresh garlic, use ½ teaspoon granulated.
- You can use any mustard you like in the dressing!
- You can use balsamic, white wine, or sherry vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar.
- Feel free to use your favorite salad greens, and add any vegetables you love!
- If your chicken breasts are exceptionally large (12 ounces or larger each), you can use 2 chicken breasts and split them in half horizontally.
- I recommend placing the chicken breasts in a Ziplock bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap before pounding to minimize the mess.
- Be sure the chicken breasts are all of equal thickness; this will ensure they cook evenly.
- Let the pan heat up thoroughly before adding the chicken to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Wait to flip the chicken breasts until they naturally release from the pan; otherwise, they may break into pieces.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature; once the chicken is 165°F, it is finished cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
682mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
819IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 819IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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