Learn to prepare simple and tasty dishes to innovate the menu
Chicken is a very present food in Brazilian meals. Excellent source of vitamins and proteins, it is a healthy option to vary the menu and avoid the consumption of red meat. Furthermore, it can be prepared in a few minutes and in various ways. Next, check out 4 easy chicken recipes to include in your daily life.
Chicken stuffed with ricotta and spinach
ingredients
- 200 g of cottage cheese
- 20 ml of soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 pack of spinach cut into strips
- 1 peeled and chopped onion
- 2 chicken breasts
- 100ml of orange juice
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, thyme, chives, rosemary and ground black pepper to taste
- Water and ice cubes
Method of preparation
In a pan put 1 liter of water and bring to medium heat until it boils. Next, carefully dip the spinach for 30 seconds in hot water and then transfer it to a container with ice water. Then strain the spinach and reserve the leaves. In a frying pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute. Add the chives, ricotta, spinach and cook over low heat until creamy, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and set aside.
In a bowl, season the chicken breasts with salt, thyme, rosemary, soy sauce, orange juice and black pepper. Leave to rest for 15 minutes. Cut the chicken breasts horizontally, without separating them and, with the help of a spoon, stuff them with the spinach cream. After that, close the ends with a toothpick and reserve. In a frying pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and brown them on both sides. Serve immediately.
Chicken fillet in lemon sauce
ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g fillet of chicken
- Garlic, peeled and grated to taste
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt, parsley, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 500ml of milk
- salt to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 100 g grated parmesan
Method of preparation
Chicken
Put the chicken fillets in a container and season them with garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and parsley. Leave to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a frying pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken fillets and brown them on both sides. Reserve.
Sauce
Put the butter in a pan and heat over medium heat. Add the wheat flour and mix well. take part The milk, salt, parmesan, lemon zest and juice and blend until creamy. Add the chicken to the sauce, mix well and serve immediately.
breaded chicken thigh Crisp
ingredients
- 500 g of chicken legs
- 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of wheat flour tea
- ice water to taste
- Fry oil
Method of preparation
Put the chicken thighs in a container and season them with salt, black pepper, half the sweet paprika and garlic powder. Mix well and let it rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, put the wheat flour, salt, black pepper, the rest of the sweet paprika, the garlic powder in a bowl and mix well.
Next, take the chicken thighs and pass them over the mixture, breading both. Quickly dip them in ice water and pass them over again on the wheat flour. In a pan, put the oil and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined container and serve immediately.
Chicken casserole
ingredients
- 1.5 kg of skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 peeled and chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/5 cup warm water
- 100 ml of dry white wine
- 200 g of sliced ​​Parisian mushrooms
- Salt, ground black pepper, parsley and olive oil to taste
Method of preparation
Put the chicken, salt, black pepper, lemon juice in a bowl and mix well. Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 30 minutes. Next, in a skillet, add the olive oil and bring to medium heat to heat. Add the chicken pieces and fry them on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined container and set aside.
In another pan, put the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic, the onion and brown. Add chicken, water, the wine white and mix well. Season with salt and green perfume and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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