One recipe yet so many options for incredible meals. Discover an easy and delicious way to make moist chicken breast slices.
Everyone knows that overcooked chicken breasts are going to be dry and tough to eat. A good recipe will yield moist, tender, and flavorful chicken that can go with any meal. Best of all, you can save even more time if you purchase raw chicken breast tenders, eliminating the need to slice whole breasts.
I love the combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika (my favorite spice), salt, and pepper. If you want to infuse even more of this delectable flavor into your chicken breast slices, let them sit and marinate for 15-30 minutes before placing them in the baking dish.
While the chicken is in the oven, you can prepare a crisp salad or some vegetable side dishes. I like to double this recipe to provide ample leftover chicken to add to pasta and salad meals throughout the week. It is meal prepping at its finest. There are so many ways to use cooked chicken breasts that you will run out of chicken long before you run out of ideas and recipes. Besides, they make the perfect go-to when you want a quick protein boost to combat the mid-afternoon slump.
The versatility of this recipe is equally impressive, as you can swap out the spices for different flavor combinations. When I want a Tex-Mex meal, I add a little cumin and chili powder to the seasonings. Any pasta dish will be happy to sit alongside these chicken breast slices when you add some basil, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning. Make a jerk rub with allspice, cayenne, cumin, nutmeg, sage, thyme, and the sweetener of your choice. Combine cardamom, coriander, cumin, cayenne, ground cloves, turmeric, nutmeg, and ground mustard for curry-style chicken. There’s no limit to the flavor combinations you can try.
Make juicy stovetop and air-fryer chicken breast slices
Although this thin-sliced chicken breast recipe is for oven cooking, that does not mean there are no other ways to prepare it. You can make this chicken on the stove in a large skillet. Cook the chicken slices in a single layer, undisturbed, for five minutes over medium heat. Then flip the chicken and cook for a few more minutes until it is done. Use a poultry or meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Just like you do with beef, let the chicken rest after cooking to allow it to absorb its natural juices to maintain its moisture. Note that covering the pan with a lid will help to “steam” the chicken, creating additional moisture and speeding the cooking time.
To air-fry these chicken breast slices, set the temperature to 400°F, preheat the air fryer, spray the basket with cooking oil, and place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in the basket without crowding them. Cook the chicken for seven to ten minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
How do I store leftovers?
Allow the leftovers from this thin-sliced chicken breast recipe to cool before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the chicken slices in a freezer-safe zippered bag or container for up to 3 months. Defrost the chicken overnight in the fridge and reheat it in the oven, on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the microwave until it piping hot.
Serving suggestions
This thin-sliced chicken breast recipe is versatile enough to go with any meal, including wrapped in Gluten-Free Flatbread or Yogurt Flatbread and topped with shredded lettuce, Cucumber Salsa, and Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Add the sliced chicken to an Avocado Caprese Salad, Chicken Cobb Salad, or this Lemon Orzo Salad Recipe. Serve it alongside Macaroni Salad, Pimento Mac And Cheese, or Broccoli And Cheese Baked Potato. Add some Slow-Cooker Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus Risotto, or Fried Green Beans, and you have a complete and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- Lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F. Carefully slice the chicken lengthwise, beginning at the thickest end and moving to the thinnest (from top to bottom).
- Place the sliced chicken in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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