Description
A classic French dish featuring thinly pounded chicken breast cooked quickly for a tender, juicy, and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness with a mallet or rolling pin.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately with salad, roasted vegetables, or light grains.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: chicken paillard, French chicken recipe, quick chicken dinner, healthy chicken dish