This classic dish for Chicken Paillards requires nearly no time in the kitchen. Serve these savory slivers over anything from crisp salad greens, creamy risotto, or fruited couscous.
Prep: 7 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 (4-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions:
1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast half.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Cook in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan.
Nutrition:
Calories 92 (39% from fat); Fat 4g (sat 1g, mono 2g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 37mg; Protein 13g; Carbohydrate 0g; Sugars 0g; Fiber 0g; Iron 1mg; Sodium 172mg; Calcium 8mg