It's so easy to pimp a bland chicken breast
Healthy, lean and rich in protein - there are many good reasonsto eat poultry regularly. But the always same chicken breast will someday even to the largest poultry lover too monotonous. It's that easy for them spice properly to rent. And only with ingredients that you already have at home anyway. We'll show you four brilliantly simple tricks for pimping chicken.
1. Marinate: Patience pays off
Those who like to grill know that marinades are the ultimate in finishing meat. The nice thing about it: by the long lying in the aromatic sauce the meat takes the new accents and remains at the same time beautifully tender.
Inspiration? Of course, this recipe for marinated chicken drumsticks is also very suitable for chicken breasts. Simply stir the shallots, lime juice, soy sauce and honey and let the meat simmer for about 30 minutes. The oven then does the rest. Or try this yoghurt marinade, the Jamaican jerk chicken or this marinade for chicken skewers. It will be exotic with this coconut marinade and finally there is a really good herbal marinade for you.
By the way, for those who swear on Meal Prep, Marinade is the Ideal solution to prepare chicken for the next few days and then just fry after work. Here we explain you this life hack more exactly.
2. Spicy: Try new spices
No wonder your chicken tastes dull, if you only season it with salt and pepper. There are so many great spices that make a simple poultry dish into one culinary world tour can transform. For starters, it may be a more Mediterranean flavor. Try basil, thyme, tarragon, marjoram and coriander.
For a touch of 1001 nights we recommend the Moroccan spice mixture Ras el Hanout, Coriander and ginger meet with nutmeg, galangal, star anise, cloves and cinnamon. Indian is with it Tandoori masala and the classic Garam Masala, With Zatar you get the flavors of North African cuisine on the plate and sumac reminds with its slightly sour-fruity taste of the last Turkey holiday. Go on, dare!
3. Rubs: Massages work wonders
Not only you need a little massage now and then. Even your chicken meat gets even better if you use it with a spice mixture before frying - the so-called rubs - writes. Ready spice compositions are of course the obvious choice. But even Cayenne pepper alone can spice up a simple chicken dish neatly.
If it may be a bit more elaborate, add sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Meat gently with it and then put in the oven for 20 minutes. That's all it takes for an exciting chicken dish. Our insider tip: Mix cocoa powder with curry powder and cumin. This gives the meat an irresistible chocolaty note.
4. Variations: Try something new
Of course, you know all the salads with chicken, you have all cooked chicken soup and at least since the invention of McChicken, one or the other has come up with the idea to make chicken burgers. But do you have one? Pizza with Hähchen occupied?
We recommend the chicken curry pizza with apricots and leeks. Or even better, you simply fill your breast with your favorite pizza toppings. Sounds unusual, but it's really tasty.
And have you ever Chicken breast baked with cheese? Simply rub garlic powder into the meat, top with cheddar cheese and put it in the oven. Hmmmm ... so juicy! And another one delicious oven specialty Let's mouth water: tender chicken in a honey and mustard marinade. Slowly baked in the oven, it later literally melts on the tongue.
Acquired a taste? There are many more delicious chicken recipes that you can be inspired by.
