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Juicy Chicken Breast Recipe for Ultimate Flavor Lovers

This Juicy Chicken Breast recipe features a crispy exterior and tender interior, delivering an easy, gluten-free dish bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Trimmed and sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar if necessary
For the Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper Fresh ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine Optional, substitute with more broth if needed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Substitute with yellow mustard if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Dried thyme can be used

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and slice them horizontally into fillets.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish for dredging.
  4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk, and coat again in flour.
  5. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Pour off excess oil, then add chicken broth and wine to skillet, scraping browned bits.
  9. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, parsley, and thyme.
  10. Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce, and simmer for 1 minute.
  11. Serve garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Marinating the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes enhances juiciness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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