Kitchen Basics: 3 Easy Ways with Boneless Chicken Breast
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
- By your request, today's episode of Paula's Las Vegas Kitchen & More is going back to the basics - simple ways that anyone with little or no cooking skills can transform store-bought boneless skinless chicken breast into a savory dinner. We are going to start with a package of two chicken breasts, and show you step-by-step how to bake it in the oven; do a stovetop version with lemon and butter; and sauté it with some bottled pasta sauce - all with delicious results!
Instructions appear below - give one or more of these a try, and please let me know how it goes! Thanks for spending time in the kitchen with me! ~Paula
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PREP FOR ALL 3 RECIPES:
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 plastic bag, gallon size
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Trim chicken breasts as necessary to make sure everything is edible. If they are extra large, you may want to cut them in half. Then, I recommend standing the breasts on end and butterflying them - slicing them to half thickness. This works best if they’re a little bit frozen.
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BAKED CHICKEN BREAST
You will need:
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts as prepared above
2 Tbsp oil
1-2 Tbsp butter
Herbs and seasonings to taste - I recommend seasoned salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour 2 Tbsp oil into the bottom of a baking pan and set aside.
Put about 3 pieces of the cut-up chicken in the gallon bag with the flour, and toss to coat.
Remove each piece, set in the oil, then flip over and place in the pan. Repeat for all the chicken pieces.
Sprinkle your choice of herbs and seasonings on the chicken.
Dot the pan with the butter, small pieces around all sides.
Cover with foil, and bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes.
Remove from oven, turn chicken over, and sprinkle the other side with herbs and seasonings.
Replace the foil, and bake another half hour.
Remove foil after an hour in the oven, and bake 15-20 more minutes, turning once.
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LEMON CHICKEN
You will need:
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts as prepared above
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp lemon juice (either fresh squeezed or bottled)
Dried parsley
Add the salt and pepper to your flour in the plastic bag, and toss to blend.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Put about 3 pieces of the cut-up chicken in the gallon bag with the flour mixture, and toss to coat. Remove each piece and set in the melted butter in the pan. Repeat for all the chicken pieces.
Brown meat on both sides over medium heat.
Pour the lemon juice over the chicken, and then sprinkle on the parsley.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, turning once. If you need to, remove the lid for the last 5 minutes or so, to reduce the liquid.
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CHICKEN IN PASTA SAUCE
You will need:
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts as prepared above
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 jar prepared pasta sauce
Sautéed vegetables such as peppers and onions (optional)
Add the salt and pepper to your flour in the plastic bag, and toss to blend.
Heat a frying pan with the oil.
Put about 3 pieces of the cut-up chicken in the gallon bag with the flour mixture, and toss to coat. Remove each piece and set in the pan. Repeat for all the chicken pieces.
Brown meat on both sides over medium heat.
Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken, add your vegetables if you’re using them, and stir to blend.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors blend.
Alternative: Rather than using pasta sauce, use half a jar of your favorite salsa - delicious!
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Songs from the TH-cam Audio Library featured in this video:
Kazoom - Quincas Moreira
Home for the Holidays - TrackTribe
Songs from the Epidemic Sound Audio Library featured in this video:
ES_The Clown's Day Off (Sting) - Magnus Ringblom
Cinematography: Dale McKenzie and 5 cameras!
Editing, Post-Production: Dale McKenzie, Final Cut Pro X
Recipes, How-to: Paula McKenzie
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Love this! Making the lemon chicken tonight!! Thank you!❤
Those are a must make , my mouth is watering thanks
I think you could tell, all of them have been my go-to chicken meals for decades lol! Tried and proven... 😋
@@paulamckenzie those are always the best recipes 😋
I am officially hungry now. Thanks for sharing!!!
Well thank YOU for spending time in the kitchen with me!
Just made your lemon chicken tonight, it was excellent & very easy to make! Yummy
This makes me VERY happy! Thanks so much for trying it! 🥰
I will be trying your lemon chicken recipe!🤤 Thank you for sharing!
Aww thank you so much for watching, and wanting to try it - many folks have already written that they made that one, and loved it! 🥰
Great presentation! Inspiring!
Thank you, what a nice thing to say! 🥰
Lemon chicken looks delicious ❤
It is, I will vouch for it - absolutely a favorite for decades around here!
That lemon chicken 🥰 will be making that this week for sure!!
Apparently it was a hit, because a lot of you are trying it - hope yours is yummy!
Looks good and easy! Will try. Thanks, Paula. and Mr. Camera Man.
Thanks so much Cindy, for the shout out to my extraordinary Camera Man! 🥰
Dale, Great camera work 👍 Looks like something on the food network, very professional.
Aww I have to make sure he sees this comment - you have no idea how hard he works on the kitchen filming! 🥰
Wow! So simple to make and I’m going to try it tomorrow!!! Thx for sharing these versions of yummy chicken meals ❤️
Thanks so much, Donna - I am guessing you tried the lemon chicken first? Sooo easy and good!
I just love the ease and simplicity of all 3! I am not creative in the kitchen at all but cooking any of these might just make me look like I am … ssshh! 🤫, don’t tell you know who 😂! You’re the best, Paula! Thank you for sharing!
Wow these looked so easy I could make them and all 3 looked yummy!!!❤
LOL I promise you could! 🥰
I think I can make these dishes thanks to you, Paula.
Great dishes! Love your new show
Aww thanks so much - glad to have you with me!
How delightful in taste. Paula simple is always best. Worked with a Madter Chef that never more four spices in any dish. You exceed my hopes with such smiple basic cooking techniques
Loved the two specialty shots, Dale! Wosh, I was you for the taste of the food awaiting.
A huge fan of the new Paula's Kitchen.
Russell in Tucson, AZ
Thank you my friend - when you compliment me or Dale, we always take it to heart, because we know you come from a place of knowledge and appreciation for food preparation!
Just watched the episode ❤ love it !! Thanks for the shout out !! I now have new ways to make chicken and I’m so grateful to you for showing me❤ Thank you both 😘😘
Hey Shivonne, it was that magical NYC apron! Everything comes out perfect when I wear your gifts! 🥰
Looks amazing!! Love the new channel.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
Thank you Paula from the UK, cooked my chicken your way today and it was so moist and delicious. Hope you and Dale are, well and you are enjoying a well deserved retirement 🎉
Oh this makes me SO happy! Thank you so much, and I am beyond glad that you liked the results! 🥰
I absolutely love recipes like this. So simple and delicious. Thanks again PAula for doing your cooking and sharing. Love it. ❤❤
Aww Beth, thanks so much - honestly I thought this idea would go over well, and I am so tickled that it did. 🥰
Basics are always appreciated. THANKS PAULA! Loving the channel!
Thank you Clarissa - and may I say, I am continuing to love love love my set of magnetic measuring spoons? I never knew how much I needed those in my life! 🥰
I don't follow any other cooking channels, but I have always enjoyed seeing you put together wonderful dishes. I don't have man kitchen skills so seeing these simple recipes are prefect. It makes me want to try to cook beyond heating up things premade from the grocery store. I hope to see more of this maybe using beef or pork also. Thank you for putting out such great content.
Thank you so much for spending time in my kitchen - I am truly honored! And yes, this was a request - to make some simple things that a single person or someone with few cooking skills could do. And yes, I do want to do the same with beef and pork. 😊
OMG! These all look so good 😋 Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for hanging in the kitchen with me - and trust me, these are all tried-and-true good!
@@paulamckenzie ❤❤❤
All three look delicious! Yummy! Have a great day!
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Paula I just made the chicken breasts in the oven. I had to use oregano because I didn't have any parsley. It was so moist and absolutely delicious! Thank you so much.
I am SO glad yours turned out good - and oregano is a great option! In fact, oregano, basil, and/or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning gives them a Mediterranean flavor. Lots of ways to go!
Hi Paula you have motivated me to take a chicken breast out of the freezer! I think I'll try the oven chicken tomorrow. Cooking for one can be a challenge but you are giving me inspiration! Thank you
I love this vlog! Keep them coming please!
Thank you Lauren - we intend to! Wreath making coming next week...
Paula your ideas are wonderful. I take short cuts with store brand items🤣. I only eat snack food, but I enjoy watching you cook. Bravo on your new channel👍🍀😻
LOL I am flattered that you choose to watch me cook while you snack!! It's a win/win! 😂
Hi Paula! I am so sorry it took me so long to post this. I was the one who originally asked you to do this video and holy cow, did you ever come through for us! These recipes and techniques were easy to follow and all three turned out delicious. PERFECT!! Thanks for all of your hard work on these videos and keep going. We faithful viewers love them. Here is your next challenge. I recently discovered my cholesterol is up and want to start cooking with ground turkey. Would love to get some tips and tricks from you on that. Thanks again😊
Hello Deborah! This comment made my day - and it was worth the wait to hear from you! I am so glad I hit the mark on what you wanted to see, and so pleased that you made these! Thank you. 🥰 And yes, I will see what I can do with ground turkey on a future episode.
My mouth was watering!!
I’m doing that lemon chicken tomorrow for sure!
You did - and you shared pics! 🤗🤗
Now I have options for quick night dinners. Thanks Paula. They all looked delicious.
Thank YOU for visiting me in the kitchen...and yep, these are tried-and-true go-tos for me for literally decades!
Just made the lemon chicken and OMG is it delicious!!! Thanks Paula, you’ll make a chef 👨🍳 out of me in no time!!!! 😂
OK so you made my day, Shea! YAY! Well done, and yes, stick with me, we'll make you a chef!
Thanks Paula! 👩🏼🍳Finally some different chicken recipes for me. I always cook them the same way. I'm going to try those for sure!👏👏👏💞💕💞💕🥰👩🏼🍳
That's what I love about doing this channel - if I introduce you to one new thing you are inspired to try, I am SO happy about that! 🥰
Love getting back to the basics! Thank you, Paula ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed this idea - I couldn't be happier with everyone's reactions!
PAULA!!! I made the lemon chicken and it turned out delicious!! You are right. I don't know how I didn't know about this. So easy and fantastic. Next time, I am going to add a touch of white wine. I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you so much for your expertise and for making this video.
OMG this makes me VERY happy! I am so glad you tried it, and liked it - and I totally agree on the splash of white wine - yes!
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Wow. I learned a lot. Definitely will be trying these recipes.
Thanks for tuning in - let me know which one you try, and how it comes out for you!
Yum, I can't wait to try that lemon chicken! I am always looking for new chicken breast recipes so love these!
We all are - and that's why I had this idea, thought it would appeal. I'm so glad it did!
I really enjoyed this video style. Very detailed presentation! Cooking three dishes at once is pretty impressive Paula! Definitely going to give these a try! ❤❤
Thank you so much - I was kinda proud of myself too, that I was able to pull off making all three and making it make sense lol!
Watched your other channel for years and I’m really enjoying Paula’s Kitchen ❤❤❤ My daughter and I love to follow your recipes. During the pandemic we would use your Wednesday cooking videos as her home economics class since she couldn’t go to school. Now we’re back in the kitchen with Mrs McKenzie 😊
OK I am just seeing this, Nancy - and you made my whole day. Wow, that is just...wonderful. Big hugs to you and your daughter! 🤗🤗
Yummmmm ! 😋😋😋
Thank you for joining me in the kitchen! 🥰
This is fantastic! Love the basics cooking....do one for all the popular proteins!
That was my intent - yes, I will! 🥰
You’re going to make me look good tomorrow when I cook ‘my’ delicious chicken dinner 😉
So...did you? I've heard from so many that have tried the lemon chicken especially - let me know!
@@paulamckenzie I did the oven baked chicken. I’m not a fan of (me) frying and I love olive oil. It’s now in my rotation.
@@the_benjamin_effect This made my day ❤️
That lemon chicken would be great as a sandwich on ciabatta bread.
Absolutely! I am not kidding either when I say, delicious leftover the next day.
Superwoman😃that’s all I can say!!!
LOL well I don't know about that...but I was kind of proud of pulling off making all 3 of them in one video!
Simple dishes, with good ingredients, prepared well are the backbone of cooking! Chicken breast definitely needs a little TLC to make it tasty. 👍
You are right - and even when the chicken isn't the youngest, these dishes still make it tender and tasty!
Thanks again for the 3 ways to cook chicken breast. I make lemon chicken a lot and add capers at the end.
Hubby loved your lemon chicken, would be grateful if you could cook up a vegetarian dish please....
Hey Amanda, I'm so glad the lemon chicken was a hit. I have a fabulous ratatouille recipe that I have been saving for a future episode - I will have to feature that one soon. 🥰
@@paulamckenzie thank you Paula...
The chickens of the world fear me as much as.they do KFC... absolutely love the thighs! Any of these recipes would work quite nicely...and I might sub panko crumbs for the flour for some extra crunch. You've done another wonderful job in the kitchen Paula - thanks! Now I have to go to the store.for some cluckers!!!
Thanks so much for watching - and you are right, thighs would work great, and so would panko crumbs. Thumbs up on both ideas!
Love these videos...but why wasn't Dale in the videos tasting your chicken dishes??? I notice he doesn't always eat with you when you do the food reviews at casinos...is he on special diet?
I pitched this idea of the 3 chicken dishes to him (since he does the filming and editing), and I suggested that since it wasn't actually a meal, that I just do the tasting of each chicken dish myself. He was ALL for it! If it had been a whole single dinner, he would have joined me.
As for the breakfasts and lunches - no he's not on a special diet, but he is kind of on a different schedule than I am. I love getting up early and going to the Strip when no one is around...he stays up late (lifelong musician, you know), and so he just isn't ready at 6:30 am to go get breakfast. Besides, honestly, it works best if we split the duties on this channel: I go capture the footage, and he edits it into a story. 😊
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