What Are Chicken breasts and How Can I Use Them?

Chicken breasts rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 1,188 recipes to cook with them.

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Chicken breasts are a member of the Poultry Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using chicken breasts

There are 1188 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Parmesan Chicken Fingers with Lemon

Crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken fingers air-fryer or pan-fried and served with fresh lemon wedges for a tangy twist. Quick, kid-friendly recipe ready in under 30 minutes. These golden, cheesy chicken fingers are a simple yet flavorful twist on classic breaded chicken. The Parmesan adds a savory crunch, while a squeeze of lemon brightens each bite. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or snack.

Chicken Nuggets (Air-fryer or oven baked)

These air-fryer (or oven based) chicken nuggets are popular combination of savory and crispy, with the rich taste of chicken complemented by the crunch of a cracker crumb coating complete with 4 varieties of dipping sauces.

All Time Avgolemono Soup

Greek lemon-egg soup with tender chicken and orzo in a silky, tangy broth. This avgolemono takes 40 minutes and tastes like sunshine in a bowl.

Grilled Chicken Breast

Super easy to make, and it tasted delicious. Roasted some potatoes, bell peppers and onions as the side dish. Very good!

Chicken & Bean Enchiladas

Easy chicken and bean enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas with hearty baked beans, picante sauce, and melted cheese. A 5-ingredient Mexican-inspired dinner baked in 30 minutes for a warm, saucy, family-friendly meal any night of the week.

False curry slice

500 g chicken breasts 1,5 tablespoons mustard 3 eggs 1 tsp spices mixture 1/2 tsp carry dust 1 tsp white pepper 4-5 teaspoons flour salt Mix together: eggs + spices + salt + spices mixture + mustard Cut the chicken breasts into strips and stir the egg mixture. Stir in enough flour to get a thicker sauce. Let the mixture stand for 3-4 hours. Heat oil in a frying pan. Put a spoonful of the mixture in hot oil.

Thyme-Roasted Chicken Breast with Morel-Madeira

A succulent chicken dish is going to win everyone at the dinner table.

Parmesan Chicken Nuggets (Air-fryer or oven)

These air-fryer (or oven baked) chicken nuggets are a delightful and tasty twist on traditional chicken nuggets. These bite-sized wonders are coated with a crispy, flavorful layer of Parmesan cheese and other seasonings, giving them an umami boost and delicious taste that sets them asunder from their traditional counterparts.

Awesome Chicken Caesar Salad

This delicious chicken caesar salad has a few great techniques that make the chicken juicy and moist.

Special Club Sandwich

I substituted deli roasted turkey breast for the chicken and used whole grain oatmeal bread. Outstanding.

Stir-Fried Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts

Kung pao chicken with overnight egg-white-and-cornstarch velvet marinade for restaurant-tender meat. Stir-fried with ginger, scallions, and peanuts in a soy-sherry-vinegar-sesame sauce. The Sichuan classic, made at home.

Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick, easy and delicious chicken-lettuce stir-fry is ideal for a busy week-night meal when served with rice.

Roast Chicken with Curried Honey Mustard Sauce

Roast Chicken with Curried Honey Mustard Sauce recipe

Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Bell Pepper Sandwiches

These sandwiches were amazing. The chicken was juicy, tender and so yummy. The sautéed red bell pepper and onion worked deliciously well with the sweet-sour succulent chicken. Need to make these sandwiches again, maybe tomorrow :D

Many Spice Chicken Stir-Fry

I hope I added all of spices. Incredible company for chicken which makes it tasteful and aromatic. Thanks, it was exciting to make this dish.

Lulu's Corn Chip Chicken

Lulu's corn chip chicken: chicken breasts brushed with mayo, seasoned, and crusted in crushed corn chips, then baked crunchy. A no-fry, kid-friendly upgrade on shake-and-bake chicken.

Grilled Barbeque Chicken Breasts

This easy and delicious grilled chicken dish is ideal on a hot summer day. Serve it with your favourite salad.

Orange-Sauced Chicken Stir-Fry

Orange-sauced chicken stir-fry coats tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a tangy orange juice and ginger sauce. A homemade takeout-style dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Chicken Burgers

Homemade chicken burgers ground from chicken breast and bound with soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, marjoram and paprika. Pan-fried golden and served on buns with tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and dill pickles.

Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches with Smoked Almonds

Scrumptious sandwiches made with chicken breasts, mayonnaise and smoked almonds.

Lemon Chicken Asparagus

Chicken breast turned out juicy, made my own seasoned bread crumbs by toasting some bread and using a food processor adding some Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, turned out a bit dark but awfully tasty. I used speck, a smoked prosciutto instead of the turkey ham and the flavors matched up well. I made a sauce by deglazing the pan with a bit of white wine. Overall a nice combination and quite easy to make.

Delicious Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao chicken stir-fries marinated chicken with dried red chilies, bamboo shoots, and peanuts in a sweet, savory, slightly tangy sauce. Authentic Sichuan technique in 40 minutes.

Chicken Caesar

A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.

Fettuccine with Shiitake Sauce & Chicken

Fettuccine tossed in a rich shiitake mushroom cream sauce with bacon, chicken breast, and Parmesan. Dried and fresh mushrooms build layers of deep, earthy umami in every bite.

Bee Hive Restaurant Chicken Curry

A savory dish that brings memories of India into your kitchen and onto your dinner plate.

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