Chicken paillards with corn salad is a flavorful and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for a light meal or a casual get-together. The tender chicken is pounded thin and pan-fried until golden brown, then served with a bright and tangy corn salad that's packed with fresh vegetables. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making it a versatile and delicious option for any home cook.
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CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH CORN SALAD
This recipe brings together leafy herbs, the whisper of sweetness in fresh corn and summer squash, a ripe tomato, and a splash of lemon, creating a salad with farm-stand allure. It is served it with chicken paillards, and the meal would go great with a bottle of dry German riesling.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix mustard and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a shallow dish. Cut each chicken breast in half (lengthwise, so you have two thin filets) and place in the mustard mixture. Turn to coat both sides and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet, add onion and sauté on low a few minutes, until softened. Add corn, chile and squash and continue to cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, fold in tomato, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and set aside.
- Remove chicken from marinade, dust with flour and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat and sear chicken, turning once, until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes a side. Arrange on a serving platter. Add cooking oil to salad, fold in cilantro and spoon over and around chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 355, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 718 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN PAILLARD
This is a super-easy dinner and very refreshing for an outdoor barbeque or spring dinner. The lemon adds a fresh taste to a simple chicken dish.
Provided by Megan
Categories Salad
Time 34m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan to 1/4-inch thick. Whisk wine, juice of 1 lemon, shallot, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Whisk juice of 1 lemon, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon zest together in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to combine.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate, or heat a skillet over high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Cook chicken on preheated grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Plate chicken with arugula salad on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 387.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CHICKEN PAILLARD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Arrange the chicken in a shallow baking dish and drizzle meat with extra-virgin olive oil to just coat the chicken, about 1 1/2 tablespoons, total. Combine chopped herbs and lemon zest and sprinkle over the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Using your hands, rub the chicken and coat evenly with the herbs and seasonings. Wash hands with hot water and soap. Using tongs, transfer chicken in a single layer to hot skillet and cook chicken cutlets 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Cover cooked chicken loosely with foil to keep warm and repeat with remaining cutlets.
- Return pan to heat and add butter. When the butter melts, add flour to the butter and cook, stirring with whisk, a minute or 2 to make a light roux. Whisk in chicken broth. When broth thickens to just coat the back of a spoon, remove pan from heat and turn off burner.
- Toss salad greens with lemon juice and coarse salt. Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil around the bowl and re-toss greens.
- To serve, cover the bottom of a dinner plate with warm sauce. Top with a small pile of salad greens and 2 chicken cutlets.
- *sprinkle a little water in four medium size resealable food storage baggies, place 1 chicken breast in each bag and seal it up pushing out excess air. Using the bottom of a heavy pot or pan, pound each breast until flat but not so much that it wants to bust out of the bag. Lay these down flat in your freezer. Next time you are having a hunger attack, remove your prepared chicken piallard from the freezer placing in a large bowl in the sink. Turn on the cold water over the bowl in a slow steam, you will be amazed how fast they will defrost. Once defrosted remove the bags from the water, pat them dry and with a knife or scissors cut open 2 connecting sides of the bag, and they are ready for you to prepare as per recipe directions.
CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH ARUGULA AND APPLE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- One at a time, put the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Sprinkle on both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Add the all-purpose flour to a baking dish. In another baking dish, stir together the almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs with 2 tablespoons water. Dredge both sides of the chicken breasts first in the AP flour, then the egg mixture and finally the almond flour mixture. Place the coated chicken back on the baking sheet.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. (Depending on the size of the breasts, you may need two skillets.) Add the butter and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook to infuse the oil, about 1 minute. Remove the rosemary and garlic from the skillet. Make sure the oil is hot enough to be quivering in the skillet, then add the chicken by placing it in and releasing it away from you. Shake the skillet to ensure it doesn't stick. (You can add the rosemary sprig back to the skillet if you want to infuse more flavor.) Cook until the chicken begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook until the other side is browned, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and drain on a half-sheet tray fitted with a rack.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds and 2 tablespoons water. Set aside. Season the arugula with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and toss. Add the apple slices and toss to coat. Plate the chicken and serve with the arugula salad. Drizzle the salad with the poppy seed sour cream. Serve immediately.
CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN SALAD
Steps:
- For the chicken:
- Begin by pounding out the chicken breast gently between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
- Prepare a breading station with flour, whisked eggs and milk, and panko crumbs. Season all with salt and pepper. Coat the breasts in flour, egg then panko. Lay the coated breasts out on a flat tray and refrigerate to let the crust dry out (about 10 minutes) this will ensure there is less moisture and less chance your coating will break when frying.
- Shallow fry the paillard in hot oil for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side depending on how thick the breasts are. Drain well, season with salt and set aside when done.
- For the dressing:
- Put the anchovies, egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify. Stir in the Parmesan, season with salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper; set aside. (Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)
- Prepare the salad by splitting the grape tomatoes in half through the middle lengthwise, mixing all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss the salad well.
- To serve lay the warm, crispy chicken paillard on the base of the plate and top with the salad. Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese, a wedge of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
- *RAW EGG WARNING
- Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs
- Due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH TOMATO, BASIL, AND ROASTED-CORN RELISH
Steps:
- For relish:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rimmed baking sheet with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss corn and 2 teaspoons oil on prepared sheet. Roast until corn begins to brown, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Mix in tomatoes, green onions, basil, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
- For chicken:
- Using mallet or heavy-bottomed saucepan, pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thickness. Pat chicken dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then dust with flour to coat. Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates; top with relish and serve.
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD
This chicken is pounded and left to marinate in a spicy, citrus sauce. Then it's ready for the grill.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine garlic, zest, juice, chili powder, and red-pepper flakes.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, and add the marinade. Seal the bag, and toss to coat the chicken. Transfer bag to refrigerator, and chill 10 to 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Heat grill; when very hot, remove chicken from bag, and carefully place on hot grill. Cook about 5 minutes; discard bag and excess marinade. Turn chicken over, and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips for Making Chicken Paillards and Corn Salad
- Choose thin chicken breasts: This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will also help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper: This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium-high heat: This will help them to brown quickly and develop a crispy crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken breasts: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Let the chicken breasts rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender.
- Make the corn salad while the chicken breasts are cooking: This will save you time.
- Use fresh corn kernels for the corn salad: This will give the salad the best flavor.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the corn salad: Such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
- Dress the corn salad with a vinaigrette dressing: This will help to brighten the flavors of the salad.
Conclusion
Chicken paillards with corn salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the corn salad is refreshing and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also delicious and healthy, give chicken paillards with corn salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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