Chicken Breast Coatings - Some Yummy Ideas

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are an economical choice and there are many different ways of preparing and cooking them. You can coat the breasts and then pan fry or bake them for juicy results.

One of the simplest ways to add juiciness and flavor to this kind of meat is to dip it in melted butter or oil and then roll it in a dry mixture, which will stick to the butter layer. This gives you a tasty coating and gives your boneless, skinless meat extra appeal.

Each of the following recipes makes enough coating for four boneless, skinless breasts and you can bake them for about twenty minutes at 400 degrees F or until the juices from the center run clear when you pierce the thickest part of the chicken with a knife. An instant-read thermometer is also handy and when it reads 160 degrees F, the chicken is done.

Serve coated poultry with some cooked broccoli or green beans, or maybe a simple salad and some fries or mashed potatoes for a complete meal, which is delicious as well as well balanced.

How to Make an Amandine Coating

Combine a third of a cup of melted butter and quarter of a cup of apple cider or juice in a shallow dish. Stir together quarter of a cup of flour, two thirds of a cup of ground almonds, half a teaspoon of curry powder, quarter of a teaspoon of garlic powder and a pinch of black pepper in another dish.

Dip the chicken breasts into the apple mixture and then into the dry mixture to coat them well. Put them in a greased baking dish and bake for twenty minutes at 400 degrees F or until the chicken is cooked through.

How to Make a Nut and Honey Coating

Combine three tablespoons of honey and quarter of a cup of melted butter in one dish. Combine half a cup of finely chopped salted nuts, one and a quarter cups of finely crushed cornflakes, half a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of dried thyme and a pinch of pepper in another dish.

Dip the breasts into the honey mixture and then roll it in the cornflakes mixture. Put the coated chicken on a wire rack over a jelly roll pan and bake for about twenty minutes at 400 degrees F. You can use peanuts, cashews or any other kind of nut for this recipe.

How to Make a Pretzel Coating

Combine two tablespoons of mustard or horseradish with quarter of a cup of melted butter and a few drops of hot sauce in a dish. Mix two tablespoons of flour, a cup of finely crushed pretzels and two tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley in another dish.

Dip the chicken into the melted butter mixture and then roll it in the pretzel mixture. Bake for twenty minutes at 400 degrees F. If you like crunchy coatings, you will especially enjoy this one.

There is so much you can do with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, including an easy baked chicken rice recipe or a mouthwatering chicken parmesan recipe. These recipes are simple to make and come out great every time.

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