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If your family respects chicken and everything connected with it, this recipe will probably be included in the most popular requests from your household for wishes for morning sandwiches and “getaways” to school and work. We hasten to notify those who immediately rejected chicken fillet as this – it will not be bland, tough and dry! Our recipe for soft and juicy chicken fillet in a frying pan is designed to remove these stereotypes forever. This kind of chicken for sandwiches is prepared very quickly, thanks to a special technology it turns out with a fried outer shell in herbs and spices, and inside there is the most tender poultry meat... We attach a clear recipe with photos to satisfy your curiosity, and most importantly - for cooking together!

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Ingredients

• chicken fillet – 2 pcs.;
• refined vegetable oil – 2-3 tbsp;
• salt – 1 tsp;
• sesame (optional) – 2-3 tbsp;
• Spices and spices to choose from:
• black pepper, paprika, special mixture of seasonings for chicken, nutmeg as desired and to personal taste - 0.5 tsp each.

How to cook juicy whole chicken fillet in a frying pan

One of the most important nuances of preparing juicy chicken fillet starts right away, with the first step! Be sure to dry the fillet with thick kitchen napkins or towels after you rinse the fillet under water. In this case, all the herbs and spices in which we will marinate the fillet will remain on the surface and will not flow along with the water to the bottom of the plate. In addition, we absolutely do not need excess moisture when frying fillets. But more on that later…


Place the fillet in a convenient container and sprinkle with salt and selected spices. You can choose them to your taste, but we highly recommend using nutmeg in the mixture - it will be very fragrant! Don't forget that black pepper is also very harmonious with any meat.


Look how the fillet has “absorbed” the entire range of spices - they are distributed and firmly fixed over the entire surface, do not drain along with the liquid and marinate our chicken perfectly. Leave under the lid/film for 1-2 hours. This is the first stage, which will make the chicken fillet soft and juicy.


While the main product is being prepared for frying, dry the sesame seeds on a dry surface of the frying pan. It is needed only as a decoration, so if aesthetic presentation is not important to you, you can skip this step.

After the allotted time for the fillet, empty the pan and pour in vegetable oil. We put it on the fire and heat it up very, very hot, until “smoke” appears.


The temperature of the pan should be so high that when the fillet is placed on it, the oil begins to hiss loudly. Thus, we bake one side of the chicken for 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. We do not cover the frying pan with a lid; if the oil splashes, we install a special protective screen or hold the lid on top, but do not place it on the frying pan itself. This is where we remember the liquid that we prudently removed, because water on hot oil can give a catastrophic effect of active splashing.


Turn over and bake on the second side, and the first has already formed a nice golden surface! By analogy, let the chicken stand for another 3-4 minutes without covering the lid or reducing the heat. Here's the second important point on how to cook juicy chicken fillet: bake at maximum temperature on both sides, so that the whole, so-called. The “juice” remained inside.


Now reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid - at this time the middle will reach readiness. The time also depends on the size of the fillet at the highest point, usually it takes 5-7 minutes. Check the fillet with a wooden skewer in the thickest part - the juice comes out clear, which means the chicken fillet is ready inside! After turning off the stove, leave the chicken for another 15-20 minutes under the lid, let it “rest” and allow all its internal juices to be distributed throughout the entire piece.

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Now you can wrap it in a piece of foil, after dipping it in dried sesame seeds. That's the whole simple procedure. Chicken for sandwiches is ready!


Treat yourself to delicious, juicy chicken fillet and bon appetit!

What to cook with chicken fillet? – many young and experienced housewives ask these questions. We have proven recipes for the most delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes. But first, some general advice!

How to cook chicken fillet

The easiest and fastest way to prepare chicken fillet is COOKING (the broth can be used to prepare first courses). In this form, chicken breast is perfect for making salads. For example, we offer two common recipes:
1)

• a layer of finely diced canned pineapples - apply a mesh of mayonnaise
• a layer of crushed salted peanuts with the addition of paprika.

• layer of boiled chicken fillet, cut into small cubes - apply a mesh of mayonnaise
• a layer of onions, finely chopped and scalded - apply a mesh of mayonnaise
• layer of Korean carrots, chopped – apply a mesh of mayonnaise
• layer of bell pepper, finely chopped

How to fry chicken fillet

Another very popular way to cook chicken is FRYING. And there are some subtleties here: to preserve juiciness, the fillets are fried in breading; chicken breasts are often marinated or beaten beforehand.

• Fillet fried in batter turns out very tasty (for the batter, beat 1 egg, add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of starch, salt, pepper and, if you like, crushed garlic). Cut the fillet into strips, marinate in the same batter for at least 40 minutes, up to 12 hours, and quickly fry over high heat until cooked.
• An unusual version of fried chicken fillet - with almonds. To prepare, cut the fillet into layers no thicker than 2 cm, beat, roll in ground almonds and fry without adding oil in a dry frying pan for about 5 minutes on each side. Do not add seasonings, salt, pepper, so as not to distort the original taste of the dish.
• The option is more traditional, but no less tasty - with cheese. Cut the fillet and beat it lightly. Mix grated cheese with crushed garlic and mayonnaise. Place the cheese mixture between two pieces of fillet, then dredge the fillet in flour, beaten egg and again in breadcrumbs. Fry. It is very convenient to prepare the fillet in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours or in the freezer and fry immediately before serving.

How to stew chicken fillet

STEWING chicken fillet works well in kefir sauce (a low-calorie diet dish). For the sauce, mix 1 cup of kefir, dill, garlic, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Marinate the small cut breasts in the sauce for about an hour and simmer over low heat under a lid without adding oil, adding kefir sauce from time to time.

Another very popular recipe for STEWED fillet is in a creamy sauce with pineapples. Prepare a sauce using cream, a little pineapple juice from canned pineapples, curry, salt and diced pineapples. Cut the fillet and put it in the sauce for 1 hour - then simmer under the lid until cooked.

And of course, don't forget about!

How to bake chicken fillet

BAKING is the most festive way to cook chicken fillet, it includes simply thousands of options. For example, with mushrooms: fry the mushrooms with a small amount of onion in advance, add salt and pepper. Place the beaten fillet on a baking sheet, place a few mushrooms on each, then brush with sour cream sauce with mayonnaise or just mayonnaise. Place a thin slice of cheese on top. Bake until golden brown. Instead of mushrooms, eggplants, raw tomatoes, pineapple rings (Hawaiian style), etc. are great.

You can BAKE chicken fillet not in portions, but in pieces - a very low-calorie spicy option - in mustard: thickly coat the breasts with mustard and leave for 2 hours, you can add a little salt and pepper (optional), then wrap the breast in foil, you can line it with lemon slices or garlic for the smell. Bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees.

How to make chicken cutlets

A super popular recipe for ministerial cutlets - sometimes called in Albanian - from chicken fillet. This delicious dish is liked by both children and adults, it is quick and easy to prepare, and very economical. Finely chop the chicken fillet (not in a meat grinder), add 1-2 eggs, 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise (sour cream) and 4 tablespoons of flour or starch, salt, pepper, crushed garlic or finely chopped onion, you can add fresh dill. Leave this mixture to marinate for 30 minutes, then fry like pancakes, spooning it into a frying pan with oil. These cutlets are delicious both cold and hot. You can serve with ketchup or sauce (sour cream, herbs, garlic).

Chicken fillet goes well with potatoes, rice, pasta, stewed and fresh vegetables.

To prevent the fillet from being dry and overcooked, it is recommended to pre-marinate it in a mixture of herbs and spices:

• for spicy and Asian dishes, use ginger or cardamom, a marinade of honey and (or) soy sauce;
• For savory appetizers, salads and when baking, use a marinade of herbs and herbs, garlic, lemon juice or mayonnaise.

What to cook from chicken fillet: recipes with photos

Recipe 1: Chicken fillet soup with cheese

The soup turns out very tender and aromatic. It is recommended for diets and baby food.

We will need:

• 200 grams of chicken fillet;
• 2-3 potatoes;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 1 slab of processed cheese;
• salt and pepper to taste;
• parsley and dill.

Preparation:

1. Cut the chicken fillet into cubes and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
2. Grate the carrots and finely chop the onion. Fry the vegetables in the vegetable oil left over from the chicken.
3. Cut potatoes and processed cheese into cubes.
4. Boil 2 liters of water. Add potatoes there and cook for 7-10 minutes.
5. Then add the fried chicken fillet and vegetables and cook over low heat for another 15-20 minutes.
6. Add melted cheese to the soup and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the finished soup with finely chopped herbs.

Recipe 2: How to cook chicken fillet for dinner in batter

Here is a simple recipe for preparing chicken fillet in batter. Turn your ordinary weekday dinner into a festive one. The dish is not only tasty, but also looks great, so it will decorate any table.

• Chicken fillet - 500 grams
• Flour - 1 Cup
• Milk - 2/3 Cup
• Egg - 4 pieces
• Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. spoon
• Salt - 1 To taste

Rinse the chicken fillet. Divide into portions. Then beat each piece of meat and add salt to taste.

Let's prepare the batter. Dilute the flour with warm milk, add eggs and vegetable oil, and add salt. Stir and leave for 15-20 minutes.

Dip each piece of fillet in batter.

Fry the chicken fillet in vegetable oil.

Fry on both sides until golden brown.

Ready! Serve with fresh herbs. Bon appetit!

Recipe 3: How to cook lazy chicken chops

This is both a quick and tasty dinner and an excellent dish for the holiday table.

We will need:

• 500 grams of chicken fillet;
• 2 eggs;
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
• 2 tbsp. spoons of starch (can be replaced with flour);
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Lightly beat the chicken fillet, cut into small pieces and place in a deep bowl.
2. Add eggs, mayonnaise, starch, salt, pepper and mix thoroughly.
3. Spoon the resulting mass into a heated frying pan with oil and fry on both sides.

For decoration and piquancy, you can add finely chopped greens to the chops.

Recipe 4: What to cook from chicken fillet: Pate with mushrooms

• Chicken fillet – 500 g
• Champignons – 200 g
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Carrots - 2 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. spoons
• Salt - 0.75-1 teaspoon salt
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 0.5 teaspoon
• Thyme - 0.5 teaspoon

Rinse the chicken fillet, add water, and cook at low boil for 30 minutes. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

Chop the mushrooms.

Heat 1.5 tbsp in a frying pan. spoons of vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and fry them over medium heat until golden brown (10-15 minutes).

While the mushrooms are frying, peel and chop the onion...

Peel, wash and grate the carrots.

Add vegetables to the fried mushrooms, stir, add another 1.5 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil. Fry for 10 minutes. Add 0.25 teaspoons of salt.

Finely chop the chicken fillet. Place the fillet in the pan and stir.

Add paprika, coriander, thyme, pour 100 ml of chicken broth, screw on. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Cool to 50 degrees. Puree thoroughly with a blender. Cool the finished pate. Store chicken fillet pate with mushrooms in the refrigerator. Ready-made chicken fillet pate with mushrooms. Bon appetit!

Recipe 5: How to cook chicken jerky

Can be served with beer, dry white wine, or used to make sandwiches.

We will need:

• 1 kg chicken breasts;
• 300 grams of salt;
• spices for chicken;
• 150 grams of fortified wine (100 grams of cognac or vodka).

Preparation:

1. Add prepared spices and seasonings for chicken to coarse salt and mix thoroughly.
2. Pour half of the prepared mixture of salt and seasonings into the bottom of a deep bowl, place the chicken fillet on top, then pour the remaining mixture on top of the chicken.
3. Pour alcohol evenly on top, close the container with a lid and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
4. Remove the chicken fillet from the brine and rinse thoroughly under running water. Place on napkins and dry.
5. Place the dried chicken fillet in a dry, spacious container and put it in the refrigerator for 1-1.5 days.
6. We hang the chicken fillet to dry in a dry, ventilated area. It will be ready in 2-3 days.

Recipe 6: How to make chicken sticks

Chicken fillet - 2 pcs.
Kefir - 1 tbsp.
Flour - 4-5 tbsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves.
Vegetable oil- 4-6 tbsp.(for frying)
Sesame - 1 tbsp. (For decoration)
Salt, pepper - to taste

Hello, dear guests. Do you know how to quickly and deliciously cook chicken breast for dinner? This is what we will talk about today.

Personally, I love to eat chicken in any version. It doesn't take much effort or time to cook it in a frying pan. And you can conjure wonderful delicacies from chicken fillet.

I have prepared for you several simple recipes that will make our meat juicy and your family will gobble it up on both cheeks.

To prevent it from turning out dry, it must sit in the marinade for at least half an hour while you, for example, prepare a side dish for it. For marinade, for example, soy sauce or sour cream is good. However, in the recipes below I will also tell you about this.

For cooking, choose skinless breast or, better yet, go straight to boneless fillet.

The most classic chicken breast recipe.

Ingredients:

• Breast fillet - 2 pcs.
• Egg - 1 pc.
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Sour cream - 2 tablespoons
• Mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Starch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil

Cooking method:

1. Cut the fillet into several pieces, place on a board and cover with cling film. Then use a hammer to beat it a little on both sides.

2. Then place the meat in a dish, add salt and pepper, and add sour cream and mustard.

3. Beat the egg and pour into the dish and mix everything.

4. Chop the onion and add it there. Grate the garlic directly into the dish and stir again.

5. Leave for one hour to marinate the meat.

6. Then add starch and mix again. Now you can start frying.

7. Place the pieces along with the onions in a hot frying pan and fry on both sides.

8. When you turn it over to the other side, cover it with a lid.

To keep it juicy, let it sit covered for 10 minutes after cooking.

Delicious chicken breast with mustard and soy sauce

Super fast cooking method. There is no salt and pepper in this recipe as the soy sauce has enough salt, but if you don't have enough, you can add salt to taste.

Ingredients:

• Breast fillet - 2 pcs.
• Mustard and soy sauce to taste.

Preparation:

1. Beat the breast with a hammer

2. Grease with mustard, place in a dish and pour over soy sauce, and knead it thoroughly with your hands, as if kneading dough, so that the sauce penetrates everywhere. And leave to marinate for half an hour.

3. Then place in a properly heated frying pan with oil and fry on each side for three minutes.

4. Then cover with a lid and fry for another two minutes. And you can turn it off.

Vegetables or rice are perfect as a side dish.

A simple recipe for chicken breast with cheese in breadcrumbs

Just the name alone has my mouth watering. Cheese and chicken are my favorite combination. I hope you and I will be in solidarity here.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast - 3 pcs.
• Eggs - 2 pcs.
• Sliced ​​cheese -
• Salt, pepper to taste
• Crackers

Cooking method:

1. First cut into thin pieces.

2. Season with salt and pepper, and then beat with the flat side of a hammer.

3. Place thinly sliced ​​cheese on one piece.

4. Place the second piece on top and roll in flour.

5. And then coat it in egg.

6. Then roll in breadcrumbs.

7. Place in a well-heated frying pan with oil and fry on both sides until browned.

And this is how our tender fillet with cheese will be smoothed.

Looks incredibly appetizing. Be sure to try cooking this way. Awesome taste.

Video on how to cook juicy breast in sour cream sauce

I want to show you a video recipe that I found on YouTube.

I still love it when delicious dishes are prepared quickly. Those who come home from work after seven in the evening will understand me.

Delicious recipe for chicken breast with mushrooms and onions

Another delicious chicken breast with champignons.

Ingredients:

• Fillet – 0.5 kg
• Champignons - 250 gr.
• Onion (medium) - 2 pcs.
• Sour cream - 250 gr.
• Soy sauce
• Salt pepper

Cooking method:

1. Cut the meat into small pieces.

2. Cut the onion into cubes.

3. Place in a dish, add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and stir. And set aside to marinate for half an hour.

5. Place the chicken in a hot frying pan and fry until golden brown.

6. Then add the mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes without a lid.

7. Then pour in the sour cream and spices, reduce the heat.

8. Stir and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 5 minutes.

This is what the finished dish looks like. Place it on a plate and sprinkle with grated cheese. You can serve with any side dishes you wish.

That's all for today. Next time I’ll write about how to cook breast meat in the oven. I'm sure you'll like it too, these will be recipes for the weekend, when you can afford to spend more time in the kitchen.

I really hope that it was useful to you. Let me know in the comments if you liked my recipes. All the best to you and I look forward to seeing you again.

Fried chicken in a frying pan helps housewives when they need to quickly create something tasty and cheesy for dinner. If you use fillet and a minimum of fat, you will get a light treat that you can eat for dinner without harming your figure. Simple and very inexpensive recipes can be easily mastered by the most inexperienced or novice cook.

How to deliciously fry chicken?

Any fried chicken recipe can be adapted to suit the personal capabilities and desires of any eater. The meat goes well with spices and any vegetables, and it won’t be difficult to choose a side dish for hot dishes. Cooking chicken is very simple, but such a simple task has its own tricks.

1. If you decide to fry poultry, you should simmer it for a few more minutes, since such meat often turns out to be tough.
2. Store-bought thighs and legs need to be kept in salted water for several hours. This will make the meat tastier, and some of the unhealthy substances will come out of it.
3. Chicken fried in pieces in a frying pan can turn out to be a bit dry, especially if you cook the fillet in this way. In this case, watch for the liquid to evaporate and only then add the oil and additives specified in the recipe.
4. It is better to simmer large pieces of poultry under the lid for the first 10-15 minutes, so the meat inside will be more tender.

How to fry chicken legs in a frying pan?

The following recipe will help you deliciously fry chicken drumsticks in a frying pan. To make the legs soft and juicy inside and with a sad crust on the outside, use breading. This can be ordinary bread crumbs, or mixtures that are more complex in composition. The dish will fit perfectly into the lunch menu and complement even the simplest side dish.

Ingredients:

• drumsticks – 6 pcs.;
• salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric;
• egg – 1 pc.;
• flour – 50 g;
• breading

Preparation

1. Rinse the drumsticks, dry them, sprinkle with salt and spices and leave for 20 minutes.
2. Dredge the drumsticks in flour, dip in the egg and coat in crumbs.
3. Fried chicken is cooked in a hot frying pan until golden brown.

Chicken fillet in a frying pan

The easiest way to prepare a quick snack is to fry chicken fillet in batter in a frying pan. An excellent treat that will please every busy cook. The best batter does not contain complex and inaccessible ingredients, it consists of only three products, and spices can be added to your taste.

Ingredients:

• fillet – 500 g;
• salt, pepper, turmeric;
• egg – 1 pc.;
• mayonnaise – 1 tbsp. l.;
• flour – 4 tbsp. l.

Preparation

1. Cut the fillet into pieces, salt and season with spices.
2. Mix eggs, mayonnaise and flour, kneading a loose dough.
3. Roll the pieces in flour, then in batter.

Chicken thighs in a frying pan

The most delicious chicken thighs in a frying pan can be prepared according to the Georgian recipe. As a result, the treat will resemble the taste of tobacco chicken. Considering that not everyone has a special tapaka frying pan, to create the dish at home, prepare a cast iron frying pan and a smaller lid, the chicken will be fried under pressure.

Ingredients:

• thighs – 500 g;
• hot pepper – 1 pod;
• oil, salt;
• cilantro – 20 g;
• garlic – 3 cloves.

Preparation

1. Beat the thighs a little with a hammer.
2. Grind the pepper pod with salt until a paste forms, brush the chicken with it.
3. Marinate the meat for several hours.
4. Fry the thighs until golden on the sides, covering and placing on top.
5. Chop the garlic and cilantro, throw into the oil remaining in the pan after frying, simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Served chicken fried in a frying pan with garlic and herbs.

Minced chicken cutlets - recipe in a frying pan

Chicken cutlets in a frying pan will turn out tasty and juicy if the base is prepared with your own hands. The secret to a non-dry dish is in the minced meat. Fried onions and carrots, and a little lard are added to the composition. The appetizing treat will be ready in just 20 minutes, and a kilogram of meat will yield approximately 12 cutlets.

Ingredients:

• fillet – 1 kg;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• salt, pepper, curry;
• pork lard – 100 g;
• egg – 1 pc.;
• breading

Preparation

1. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrots, fry everything until soft, cool.
2. Twist the fillet and lard, add the sauté and stir.
3. Beat in the egg, season with salt and spices.
4. Form into cutlets, bread and fry until golden on the sides.

How to cook chicken wings in a frying pan?

Anyone can cook chicken wings in a frying pan with a delicious glaze and delight lovers of original food. The meat turns out a little sweet due to marinating it in honey. If desired, the dish is supplemented with sesame seeds and served with hot sauce - an excellent solution for a friendly gathering over a glass of foam.

Ingredients:

• wings – 10 pcs.;
• liquid honey – 2 tbsp. l.;
• soy sauce – 100 ml;
• chili flakes – 1 tsp;
• salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika;
• oil for frying;
• sesame.

Preparation

1. Mix soy sauce, chili flakes, salt and spices, and honey and pour mixture over wings. Leave to marinate for 2 hours.
2. Fry until brown on both sides, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
3. Pan-fried chicken is served hot right away.

Chicken chops in a frying pan

Chicken breast chops in a frying pan do not require any complications in the cooking process. The meat will turn out juicy if you bread the pieces in breadcrumbs, and spices that can be used to season the meat before frying will add an interesting taste. An ideal dish for a quick snack that you can take with you to work or on the road.

Ingredients:

• fillet – 1 kg;
• salt, pepper, curry;
• breadcrumbs;
• oil for frying.

Preparation

1. Cut the fillet into large slices and beat.
2. Salt and season with spices.
3. Roll in breading.
4. Cook the fried chicken in a frying pan until the sides are golden brown.

Chicken fillet pieces in a frying pan

An excellent addition to a potato side dish or porridge would be chicken fillet in sour cream in a frying pan. The gravy turns out very tasty and aromatic. An important point is that sour cream should be added after turning off the stove, so the product will not curdle and the sauce will come out light, homogeneous and very creamy.

Ingredients:

• fillet – 1 kg;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• sweet pepper – 1 pc.;
• sour cream – 150 g;
• greens – 30 g;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• frying oil;
• salt, turmeric, paprika.

Preparation

1. Cut the fillet into pieces and fry until the liquid evaporates.
2. Pour in the oil, throw in quarter rings of onion and pepper, fry until golden brown.
3. Add chopped garlic, season with salt and spices, turn off the stove.
4. Pour in sour cream, stir, sprinkle with herbs, cover with a lid.
5. Serve after 10 minutes.

How to cook chicken liver in a frying pan?

Cooking chicken liver in a frying pan will last no more than 20 minutes. The dish will be very tasty, appetizing and will go well with any side dish. The pieces can be simmered in sour cream or tomato sauce, but even without adding the latter, the treat will turn out very appetizing. Onions and carrots will be good companions for the liver.

Ingredients:

• liver – 500 g;
• onion – 1 pc.;
• carrots – 1 pc.;
• water – ½ cup;
• salt, oil for frying.

Preparation

1. Rinse the liver, remove veins and films.
2. Fry until the liquid evaporates.
3. Pour in the oil, throw in a quarter of an onion ring and coarsely grated carrots.
4. Pour in water, reduce heat and simmer the dish under the lid for 10 minutes.

Chicken hearts in sour cream in a frying pan - recipe

Chicken hearts in sour cream in a frying pan are incredibly tasty. The frying can be supplemented with vegetables, for example, sweet peppers and carrots; onions will not be out of place. You don’t need to simmer the dish for long so that the pieces don’t come out tough. The gravy is the perfect accompaniment to a serving of mashed potatoes or pasta.

Ingredients:

• hearts – 0.5 kg;
• onions, carrots, peppers - 1 pc.;
• sour cream – 150 ml;
• water – ½ cup;
• salt, pepper, curry.

Preparation

1. Rinse the hearts and remove veins and films.
2. Fry in a hot frying pan for 10 minutes.
3. Pour in the oil, throw in the chopped onions, peppers and carrots. Salt and season with spices.
4. Mix water and sour cream, pour into a frying pan, stir.
5. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
   

Modern chefs offer a huge number of poultry products. White meat is considered one of the staples of the daily diet. Chicken meat cooks very quickly, and chicken fillet dishes are always low in calories, even if it is fried in a frying pan.

Why is it good to eat poultry?

Nutritionists recommend eating chicken in much larger quantities than, for example, pork. The secret of chicken is that this product is considered dietary, and its beneficial properties lie, first of all, in its high content of high-quality protein.

The nutritional value of a product varies depending on how it is prepared. For example, fried chicken contains 163 kcal.

Chicken is rich in vitamins and other useful elements; unlike other types of meat, it contains large amounts of phosphorus and potassium.

The fillet is considered the most useful part of a chicken carcass, since it contains the least amount of cholesterol. A small amount of connective tissue promotes rapid digestion of the product. Minimal fat content and low nutritional value are ideal for athletes and people who care about their health. Nutritionists recommend chicken meat as one of the main products for building muscle mass. Eating chicken also strengthens bone tissue and has a positive effect on the activity of the brain and central nervous system.

What foods are fried chicken served with?

Despite the fact that chicken meat is compatible with any food, the ideal option is to serve the chicken with baked vegetables or a fresh salad. You can serve rice, potatoes or beans as a side dish. Mushrooms and different types of cheeses highlight the delicate taste of meat. Cooks also use various spices when preparing chicken:

• turmeric,
• marjoram,
• rosemary,
• paprika,
• thyme,
• oregano,
• curry,
• coriander and garlic.

How to properly fry fillet in a frying pan

Cooking chicken meat does not require much time, so fried fillet is an ideal quick dinner option. You need to make sure that the fillet is not overcooked, otherwise the meat will become dry and lose its taste. It will take 15 minutes to cook a chop from small pieces of fillet in a frying pan; to fry a whole fillet, it will take about half an hour.

Cooking food in a special container (for example, for grilling) will take no more than 10 minutes, and stewing the product under a lid over low heat will take approximately 30 minutes.

Recipes for cooking chicken fillet in a frying pan

There are many recipes for cooking chicken, but the easiest way is to fry it in a frying pan. The dish will not only be tasty, but also healthy. The most popular cooking methods are whole, in small pieces and in batter. Meat cooked in batter turns out very juicy and tender.

The fastest way to cook fillet is to fry it in pieces. Heat a frying pan, pour a little oil into it and lay out the previously prepared pieces of meat. Fry until fully cooked, stirring the meat occasionally. A few minutes before cooking, add seasonings.

Chicken fillet in sour cream

Fillet cooked in sour cream sauce turns out incredibly tasty and tender.

For the dish you need to take 500 g of meat, a couple of onions, 200 g of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste. The meat is cut into portions and lightly fried over high heat. Then add chopped onion to the pan and fry until golden brown over medium heat. After this, add salt, spices to taste and sour cream into the container. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat.

You can add a little water to the sour cream or replace it with cream (10% fat).

Chicken meat cooked in batter

Thanks to cooking in batter, the meat always turns out unusually juicy. For the recipe you need flour, eggs, chicken fillet, salt, spices and oil for frying. The washed and dried meat is cut into portions, then salted and rubbed with spices to taste. Add a little oil and leave for half an hour to marinate the meat.

Preparing the batter:

• Add salt and flour to the beaten egg (salt to taste, flour - a tablespoon). Mix thoroughly and add herbs if desired.

The marinated meat is fried in a well-heated frying pan, and the pieces are first dipped in batter. The finished dish is served with vegetables.

Chicken meat in tomato sauce

The recipe for cooking chicken in gravy is quite simple; using different gravies you can diversify your dishes. To prepare chicken in tomato sauce, you need to prepare the following products: meat (fillet), onions, tomato sauce (ketchup), flour, salt and spices to taste. Wash the meat and divide into portions, add salt, add pepper, roll in flour, then fry in a frying pan.

Preparing the gravy:

• Take two tablespoons of flour per half liter of water, dilute, add tomato sauce, salt and spices. Separately, fry the chopped onion. Place the chicken along with the fried onions in a frying pan, pour in the gravy and simmer over low heat for no longer than 20 minutes.

Cooking on a grill pan

Despite the generally accepted opinion that fried food is harmful, many people are not averse to enjoying aromatic fried chicken. For those who care about their health, we offer an excellent option - cooking in a grill pan. The use of such utensils minimizes harm to the body, because... You can cook in a frying pan even with a minimal amount of oil. Cooking time in such dishes is reduced, the meat is fried with an appetizing crust, while remaining very juicy.

To cook in a grill pan, take fillet, vegetable oil, salt and spices. The meat is washed and lightly dried with a napkin, then divided into two parts. The pieces are rubbed with salt and spices and greased with oil.

Place the meat in a heated frying pan and fry over medium heat on each side for no longer than five minutes. The meat will cook in its own juices, and for a side dish you can cook zucchini, peppers and tomatoes in the same bowl.

In order for the prepared dishes to be as tasty as possible and at the same time retain their beneficial qualities, we recommend following our advice.

1. Chicken meat should be cut across the grain.
2. To prepare chops, chicken fillet is cut lengthwise into two parts. Then wrap the meat in parchment and carefully roll it out with a rolling pin several times. You can also beat it lightly with a hammer. The thickness of the meat for the chop should be about 5 mm.
3. Despite the fact that the skin is considered the most delicious part, it is the most harmful food, since it is here that the maximum amount of fat and harmful substances is contained. Nutritionists recommend removing the skin from the carcass; it is allowed to leave the skin only on the wings, since there is much less fat there.
4. 4. Remember that chicken meat cooks quickly; prolonged heat treatment will make the fillet very tough and dry. Cooking time should not exceed 40 minutes.

Chicken can be marinated in yogurt or kefir, lemon juice, soy sauce, and mayonnaise with garlic. The average marinating time is 40 minutes, and the dish will turn out unusually juicy, tender and tasty.

How to choose quality chicken meat

There are many opinions that modern producers feed chickens with hormones and antibiotics for accelerated growth. However, this does not mean that you should avoid eating chicken. In order to choose the right quality product, you should follow these recommendations:

1. Fresh meat will be elastic - you need to lightly press it with your finger. If the dent remains for a long time, this is the first sign of old meat.
2. Pay attention to the skin - there should be no lumps of blood, wounds or scratches on it. The skin should also not be sticky or slippery.
3. Proportionality in carcass size indicates the absence of hormones when raising poultry.
4. Odor – an unpleasant odor indicates a spoiled product.
5. Meat color - the meat of an adult chicken has a yellowish tint and a thick skin; the carcass of a young bird has a pinkish tint and a thinner skin.
6. If possible, preference should be given to chilled rather than frozen products. Pre-frozen meat will be tougher.
7. It is recommended to buy meat in transparent packaging, with indicated expiration dates and relevant certificates and information about the manufacturer.

Dishes made from young poultry will be more tender, but adult chicken has a richer taste. It is important to remember that food made from old chicken will be tough and tasteless.