Chicken is always a joy a cook and to devour as well. Here are the top ten chicken breast recipe ideas that can easily jazz up your meals for weekends, weekdays, and unjustified snack time.
Chicken parmesan
Chicken Parmesan can be done in two ways, either you can bake it or fry it. You will require ingredients like salt and pepper, spices (optional), fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic and shredded parmesan cheese, for coating the chicken breast cutlets. Then you can either shallow fry them in olive oil or butter, or either bake them in the oven. You can serve this crunchy delight with some pasta.
Crockpot chicken masala
This yogurt marinated dish, can be served with a steamy plate of rice. All you need is diced chicken breasts, onions, garlic cloves, ginger, tomato paste, garam masala, additional spices and herbs of your choice, and some fresh cream. Add honey if you want to incorporate an element of sweetness. Simmering these in a slow cooker adds a depth in the flavor and the texture of chicken.
Chicken teriyaki
Teriyaki sauce adds a punch of Asian flavors to the succulent piece of chicken. The teriyaki sauce is usually made from soy sauce, mirin, ginger, sugar or honey. Simmer the chicken breast gently in olive oil and gradually cover it with sauce. Garnish it with roasted sesame seeds. You can serve boiled veggies and rice with the teriyaki style chicken.
Chicken pot pie
Pot pie is classic and easy. You need some generous amount of butter, milk, all-purpose flour, fresh veggies like peas, corn, potatoes and carrots, onions, chicken broth or soup, regular seasonings and shredded or diced chicken. After your pour the mixture into a pan, seal it with a pastry and bake it for 45 to 50 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Chicken with herb marinate
Chicken breasts marinated in olive oil and fresh herbs is a simple but luscious combination. Use herbs like rosemary, parsley, thyme, chives and oregano infused with olive oil and regular salt-pepper seasoning. Grill it for 20 to 25 minutes.
Chicken Caesar salad
The incorporation of chicken immediately makes you want to relish a fresh salad. To make the Caesar’s salad, you will require crispy croutons, diced pieced of cooked chicken, romaine lettuce, mayonnaise, cheese (preferably parmesan), olive oil, regular seasoning and lemon juice. Chicken Caesar salad is the perfect side dish that you can even whip up from left over ingredients.
Chicken pasta
It’s the weeknight, you’re tired and hungry, so the best thing to put together a chicken pasta. You can go crazy with the variations, it could be fettuccini, penne, or some gnocchi with the combination of the most beautiful vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, spinach, etc. Nothing can be as adaptable as the combination of chicken and pasta, whether it is in terms of ingredients or flavors, you can work with anything.
Chicken enchiladas
This Mexican recipe is visually appealing and equally appetizing to the taste buds. Enchiladas consist of tortilla which can be stuffed with a filling of diced chicken, spicy elements like chili powder or jalapeno, generous amounts of cheese, sauces and sauteed vegetables. After stuffing the tortillas, place them in a tray or a pan and bake them for around 20 to 30 minutes.
Chicken popcorn
A cuter version of fried chicken, popcorn chicken is something that no adult or kid can resist. The ingredients are the same that is, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, seasonings like salt-pepper and spices of your choice, and vegetable oil. After coating the diced chicken with buttermilk and the seasoned salt, fry them in the oil at medium heat. You can serve it with a barbeque, cheese or yogurt dip.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are a great way to refresh a Sunday morning with family and friends. You can coat these tender pieces of proteins with herbs or a sweet-savory sauce or give it a spicy edge with some curry marinade. However, you choose to cook it, don’t forget to squeeze some lemon juice and serve it along with some flavored dips.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.