Best 8 Chicken In Milk Recipes

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Chicken in milk is a delectable dish that offers a tender and flavorful culinary experience. This cooking method involves simmering chicken in milk, infusing it with a creamy and rich sauce. The result is a moist and succulent chicken dish that is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer using chicken breasts, thighs, or even a whole chicken, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your liking. With its simple preparation and a burst of flavors, chicken in milk is a must-try dish for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JAMIE OLIVER'S CHICKEN IN MILK



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The British chef and cooking star Jamie Oliver once called this recipe, which is based on a classic Italian one for pork in milk, "a slightly odd but really fantastic combination that must be tried." Years later he told me that that characterization made him laugh. "I was hardly upselling its virtues," he said. The dish's merits are, in fact, legion. You sear a whole chicken in butter and a little oil, then dump out most of the fat and add cinnamon and garlic to the pot, along with a ton of lemon peel, sage leaves and a few cups of milk, then slide it into a hot oven to create one of the great dinners of all time. The milk breaks apart in the acidity and heat to become a ropy and fascinating sauce, and the garlic goes soft and sweet within it, its fragrance filigreed with the cinnamon and sage. The lemon meanwhile brightens all around it, and there is even a little bit of crispness to the skin, a textural miracle. It is the sort of meal you might cook once a month for a good long while and reminisce about for years.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small cinnamon stick
10 cloves garlic, skins left on
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 handful of fresh sage, leaves picked - around 15 to 20 leaves
2 lemons

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken aggressively with the salt and pepper. Place a pot that will fit the chicken snugly over medium-high heat on the stove, and add to it the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted and is starting to foam, add the chicken to the pot and fry it, turning every few minutes, until it has browned all over. Turn the heat down to low, remove the chicken from the pot and place it onto a plate, then drain off all but a few tablespoons of the fat from the pot.
  • Add the cinnamon stick and garlic to the pot, and allow them to sizzle in the oil for a minute or 2, then return the chicken to the pot along with the milk and sage leaves. Use a vegetable peeler to cut wide strips of skin off the two lemons, and add them to the pot as well. Slide the pot into the oven, and bake for approximately 1½ hours, basting the chicken occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the sauce has reduced into a thick, curdled sauce. (If the sauce is reducing too quickly, put a cover halfway onto the pot.)
  • To serve, use a spoon to divide the chicken onto plates. Spoon sauce over each serving. Goes well with sautéed greens, pasta, rice, potatoes or bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 932, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1442 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK



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This simple chicken in a vibrant coconut milk sauce will fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of South American cooking. It's great served over pasta or rice.

Provided by MLYIN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander. Place the chicken in the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and rub on all sides with the spice mixture.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the onion, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk. Serve over the chicken. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BUTTERMILK CHICKEN



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Served with slaw or potato salad, this chicken dinner will feel like an indoor picnic. Any leftover chicken will make a great school lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil, for baking sheet
8 slices white bread
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 pounds chicken parts (preferably legs, thighs, and wings), rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously rub a baking sheet with oil. In a food processor, pulse bread until it turns into coarse crumbs.
  • In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, hot-pepper sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, turning to coat evenly. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken from liquid, letting excess drip back into bowl; dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place coated chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until chicken is golden brown, about 35 minutes.

CHICKEN IN MILK



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A slightly odd but really fantastic combination that must be tried

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces (115 grams) or 1 stick butter
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 good handful fresh sage, leaves picked
2 lemons, zested
6 garlic cloves, skin left on
1 pint (565 milliliters) milk
1 (3 pound/ 1.5 kilogram) organic chicken
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C/gas 5), and find a snug-fitting pot for the chicken. Season it generously all over with salt and pepper, and fry it in the butter, turning the chicken to get an even color all over, until golden. Remove from the heat, put the chicken on a plate, and throw away the butter left in the pot. This will leave you with tasty sticky goodness at the bottom of the pan, which will give you a lovely caramel flavor later on.
  • Put your chicken back in the pot with the rest of the ingredients, and cook in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Baste with the cooking juice when you remember. The lemon zest will sort of split the milk, making a sauce, which is absolutely fantastic.
  • To serve, pull the meat off the bones and divide it on to your plates. Spoon over plenty of juice and the little curds. Serve with wilted spinach or greens and some mashed potato.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BUTTERMILK



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An added twist to the mushroom chicken recipe. The buttermilk adds a richer flavor to chicken breasts and makes a yummy gravy. Serve over rice or noodles.

Provided by JOGGINGMAMA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup salted butter, melted
1 ½ cups buttermilk, divided
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pour melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Place 1/2 cup buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in buttermilk, roll in the flour mixture, then place breast-side down in the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining buttermilk with condensed soup.
  • Pour buttermilk-soup mixture over chicken and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with the pan gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 149.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 740.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN BAKED IN MILK AND BUTTER



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Easy and so moist and tender. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy for a great comfort food dinner.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 lbs chicken parts
vegetable oil
4 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients and dredge chicken it it.
  • Allow to dry for about 5 minutes.
  • Unused flour mixture can be used to make gravy.
  • Brown chicken in about 1/2" of hot oil.
  • Place browned chicken in shallow baking pan.
  • Do not stack or crowd.
  • Mix melted butter with milk and drizzle over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered at 350° for about 40 minutes or until done.
  • If chicken looks dry during baking, pour a little additional milk on it.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH MILK GRAVY



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Baked chicken is quick, easy and makes such great comfort food. With fresh vegetables and a creamy milk gravy, this version is sure to warm you through and through. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 plum tomato, cut into wedges
1 small onion, sliced
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 5 teaspoons flour, salt, mustard and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Brush chicken with lemon juice, then sprinkle both wides with flour mixture. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Arrange tomato, onion and mushrooms around chicken. Dot with butter; sprinkle with remaining pepper. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°. , Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Pour pan drippings and loosened browned bits into a small saucepan. Stir milk into remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN IN MILK AND HONEY



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Chicken like you have never tasted before. Found in a 16th Century "Cookbook". Different types of honey will produce variations in taste. Best if served with plain boiled rice.

Provided by Sandra Hyde

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs chicken, cut into serving size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup flour, mixed with the salt and pepper
3 tablespoons oil
3 cups milk
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon hyssop
1/2 teaspoon savory
1/4-1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture.
  • Brown chicken pieces in the oil in a large saucepan (or electric frypan) until golden on both sides.
  • Combine milk, honey, herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • (Helps if the honey has been slightly warmed and is not too thick.) Pour the milk/honey mixture over the browned chicken in the saucepan, stirring well to combine the chicken drippings with the fluid.
  • Cover and simmer (GENTLY) for about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • (NB if the milk/honey mix boils or simmers too fast, the mixture will curdle. It is still edible, but looks terrible.) Check and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Stir in pinenuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.8, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 120.6, Sodium 546.2, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.8, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the simmering milk mixture.
  • Feel free to add your favorite seasonings and vegetables to the dish, such as garlic, onion, mushrooms, or paprika.
  • Serve the chicken in milk with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken in milk is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a modern twist, there's sure to be a chicken in milk recipe that will satisfy your taste buds.

So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give chicken in milk a try. You won't be disappointed!

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