4 Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Honey & Soy Chicken Breast:

1. In a large bowl whisk soy sauce, honey, lemon juice and sesame oil. Add freshly grated ginger and garlic. Season with black pepper and whisk until combined.

2. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl, cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

4. Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish, pour few tablespoons of the marinate over the chicken. Sprinkle some sesame seeds. Bake for 40-45 minutes (Depends on the size of the chicken breast, small pieces can take even less time) or until or until the chicken is fully cooked. After each 15 minutes pour few tablespoons of the marinate. You can check with meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is between 170-180F (77-83C).

Quick and Easy Chicken Curry:

1. In a large pan heat oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden, over medium-low heat. stir occasionally.

2. When onions are golden add grated garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes, until golden. Cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Add water, cover and cook 10 minutes.

3. Add coconut milk/cream, season with garam masala and salt, stir, and cook until lightly thickens.

Peanut Butter Chicken:

1. Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.

2. In a large bowl mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, coconut milk, grated ginger and grated garlic.

3. In a large pan heat oil, add chicken cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes, until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper and cumin. Add the peanut butter mixture, sesame seeds, stir well, cook for 4-5 minutes, until thickens.

4. Serve with rice and chopped herbs.

Chicken Cauliflower Rice:

1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets/Chunks. Working in batches, place the cauliflower in a food processor and pulse (in 1-2 second pulses) until the cauliflower has the texture of rice or couscous – don’t over process or it will get mushy. Set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pan, add chopped onion, crushed garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes. Add chicken breast chunks, season with salt, pepper and chili flakes. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the chicken cooked through. Add green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes more.

3. Add cauliflower “rice”. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until the cauliflower has softened. Don’t overcook. Turn the heat off and add chopped green onion.

4. Serve warm. Enjoy!