Pan-seared chicken breast is a very easy dish to make and is delicious, especially when paired with chimichurri sauce and béchamel. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to prepare these two delicious dishes right away!
1. Pan-seared chicken breast with chimichurri sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Pan-seared chicken breast with chimichurri sauce For 2 people
Chicken breast 500 gr Paprika powder 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Olive oil 2 tablespoons Parsley 30 gr Cilantro 30 gr Unsalted butter 30 gr Onion 20 gr Garlic 10 gr Oregano 5 gr
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How to make Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Chimichurri Sauce
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Prepare and marinate the chicken breast
Wash the chicken breast and let it drain. After draining, place the chicken breast on a plate, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder on the breast, and use your hands to evenly rub the seasoning on all sides of the chicken breast, then let it marinate for about 20 minutes.
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Make the chimichurri sauce
Add 20g of onion, 10g of garlic, 5g of oregano, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika powder, 30g of parsley, 30g of cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth
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Pan-fried chicken breast
Place a pan on the stove, add 30g of unsalted butter and stir until the butter melts. Then, add the chicken breast and fry until all sides are golden brown. Turn off the heat, take the chicken out, and cut it into bite-sized pieces (after cutting, you can keep the pieces in their position, using a knife underneath and transferring it to a plate for a better presentation).
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Completion
Place the chicken on a plate, pour a portion of the sauce over the chicken pieces. Garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro beside the chicken. And thus, the pan-fried chicken breast with chimichurri sauce is complete.
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Final product
The pan-fried chicken breast with chimichurri sauce promises to bring many unique flavors to the taster. The sweetness of the chicken combined with the aroma of the chimichurri sauce will make it irresistible. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away!
2. Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Bechamel Sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Bechamel Sauce For 2 people
Chicken breast 150 gr Salt 1.5 teaspoons Pepper 1.5 teaspoons Paprika 1 teaspoon Unsalted butter 40 gr Flour 40 gr Fresh milk 400 ml Parsley A little
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How to Make Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Bechamel Sauce
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken Breast
After purchasing, wash the chicken breast thoroughly, let it drain, and slice it thinly. Then use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breast so it cooks quickly and absorbs the spices evenly.
Spread the chicken breast out, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika on one side of the chicken breast, then use your hands to rub the spices evenly on the piece. Do the same for the other side of the chicken breast.
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Making bechamel sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 20g of unsalted butter, and 40g of flour, stirring until the flour and butter form small balls, then add 400ml of fresh milk, using a whisk to stir until the mixture thickens, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, continue stirring and turn off the heat.
See more: How to make bechamel sauce from TasteVN!
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Grilling chicken breast
Add 20g of unsalted butter to the pan, wait until the butter melts. Add 20g of butter to the pan, wait until the butter is completely melted, then add the chicken breast and fry for about 3 minutes before flipping it over. When both sides of the chicken breast are golden brown, remove it.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it on a plate.
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Completion
Place the chicken breast on the plate, pour the bechamel sauce over the pieces of chicken. Then, sprinkle some finely chopped parsley on top.
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Final Product
Each piece of delicious chicken breast combined with the creamy taste of bechamel sauce stimulates every sense in the body. If you are unsure about what dish to prepare for today’s meal, this is a worthy option to consider!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken breast
- To prepare a delicious dish, you should choose chicken breast pieces with white skin, as these are large chickens with tastier and chewier meat, while young chickens tend to have softer meat.
- If you buy skinless chicken breast, observe the layer of fat on the chicken. It’s best to choose pieces with white fat for better taste.
- Select pieces of breast with fewer stripes in the muscle fibers. The more stripes there are, the less fat and protein there will be, and these stripes will make it harder for the chicken to absorb seasonings and sauces during cooking.
How to clean and prepare chicken breast without odor
- After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of wine and sliced ginger, crushing and rubbing the entire piece of breast again to help eliminate odors and impurities. Rinse clean and let it drain.
- Additionally, you can add lemon to the water and soak the chicken breast for 15 – 20 minutes. After that, take it out, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.
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Chicken breast pan-fried with chimichurri sauce and chicken breast pan-fried with bechamel sauce are two easy-to-make dishes that offer delicious and unique flavors. Hopefully, TasteVN’s sharing will help you solve the question of what to eat today? Wishing you success.
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