Recipes
Steamed chicken breast
Just marinate the meat and prepare a light sauce to bring a delicious steamed chicken breast to the table.
Today we are here to dispel the myth that steamed chicken breast tastes like nothing, is dry and unappealing. Okay, today's objective is more than one but we can guarantee you that with this simple one-shot recipe you will bring a light and protein-rich second course to the table.
In fact, there are many ingredients that you can use to flavor the meat before or after cooking without affecting the calorie intake of the dish. The first to come to mind are aromatic herbs (rosemary goes perfectly with the white meat of the chicken) and then lemon juice . A short marinade will be enough to give the meat a touch of flavor that will not be lost thanks to the delicate steam cooking.
Preparation
How to make steamed chicken breast recipe
First, lightly beat the chicken slices so as to obtain a thickness of no more than one centimeter. This way you will be sure of obtaining uniform cooking.
Then place them on a plate and season them with lemon juice , a pinch of salt and pepper and the chosen aromatic herbs. We used rosemary .
Turn them to season them on both sides, then cover the dish with cling film. Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes. If it lasts longer, it's better to put it in the fridge.
Bring 3 inches of water to the boil in a pan, leaving the lid on.
Place the chicken breasts in the steamer and cook them for 10-15 minutes without ever opening the lid. Only lastly do you check to see if the chicken is well cooked in the center too.
Serve the steamed chicken piping hot accompanied by a side dish of your choice. We recommend cooked vegetables or a simple salad.
As an accompaniment we recommend preparing a light and fresh sauce such as yogurt sauce, tzatziki sauce or the very Italian salmoriglio .
Conservation
Steamed chicken breast will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. However, keep in mind that as it cools it tends to become stringy. If necessary, use it to prepare a delicious chicken salad.
Read also
Everything you need to know about steam cooking
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