Easy Persian Chicken Breasts Recipe
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Easy Persian Chicken Breasts Recipe
Description
The Easy Persian Chicken Breasts Recipe centers on splitting chicken breasts into thinner fillets and marinating them in a carefully combined mixture of olive oil, turmeric, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, garlic, and honey. This marinade imparts a complex, slightly sweet and spiced flavor that typifies Persian-inspired seasoning. After marinating, the chicken is cooked in a heavy frying pan or skillet, allowing the spices to lightly toast and the chicken to develop a flavorful crust with a tender interior. The use of lemon and parsley garnish adds freshness at serving.
The spices create a savory profile with a balance between warmth and subtle sweetness, while the garlic infuses it with depth. The cooking technique involves pan-searing, which preserves moisture and texture. The turmeric provides a golden hue, typical of Persian dishes.
This chicken recipe pairs well with rice or flatbread and a side salad or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal. The marination flexibility allows for preparing the dish in advance, making it convenient for planned meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon honey
- lemon
- parsley - for garnish
Instructions
Start by filleting the chicken breasts
- Lay the chicken breast flat on a chopping board with the smooth side facing up. Take a long sharp knife and carefully cut horizontally through the chicken breast, trying to keep your knife parallel to the chopping board at all times.
- The chicken breast will start to open up like a book and if you continue to cut through you will be left with two fillets. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
To marinate the chicken
- Pour the olive oil into a non-metallic dish and then add in the turmeric, salt, paprika, cayenne (if using) cinnamon, allspice, and pepper. Mix together to create a paste.
- Slice up the garlic clove, add to the spice paste and mix well.
- Add the chicken fillets and turn to coat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
To cook the chicken
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Place a heavy-based frying pan, skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and let it get hot.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, pushing off any bits of garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts flat into the frying pan and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for a further 3 minutes or until cooked through.
- Brush the chicken with honey and served garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4
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