Best 6 Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Cucumber Salad Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear to a coarse paste. Put the garlic paste in a large bowl and stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, and dill and toss. Give a couple of generous grinds of black pepper. Toss again, and set aside.
• Preheat a grill pan or nonstick skillet to medium high. Spray the chicken paillards lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill the chicken, in batches if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan, turning once, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Place each paillard on a plate and serve topped with the tomato-cucumber salad.

CUCUMBER CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place lettuce and tomato on bun bottoms; top with chicken salad. Replace bun tops.

SAUTEED HERBED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet. Add the mushroom pieces and saute for about 1 minute. Add the corn and saute for another 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and set aside.
• Rub the chicken on both sides with the herbes de Provence and the remaining teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of oil on top.
• Heat 1 large or 2 smaller heavy cast iron or thick aluminum skillets. When very hot, add the chicken and saute over high heat for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside in the pan, covered, for 5 minutes. (This step is important to assure that the chicken will be tender; it will continue to cook in its own juices while you make the salad.)
• Place the dressing ingredients in a salad bowl and mix thoroughly. When ready to serve, add the lettuce and toss well. Divide among six plates and sprinkle the mushrooms and corn on top. Slice the chicken breasts and arrange them (along with any juices) around or on top of the salad. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook the cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, then coarsely chop. In a large bowl, combine the cumin seeds with the cucumbers, cashews, scallions, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the parsley; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderately low and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Turn and cook the chicken until browned on the other side and just cooked through, about 6 minutes longer. Thickly slice each chicken breast crosswise, mound the cucumber salad on top and serve.

CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne pepper and seafood seasoning if desired. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients; cook over low heat until heated through. Serve with chicken.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place each half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet or small skillet. Place flour on a plate. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour, shaking off excess. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. In batches, cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side (add remaining oil to pan, if necessary). Transfer to a platter and tent with foil.
• Add vinegar to pan and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Add butter and capers and brine; cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and top with parsley.