7 Dressed-Up Chicken Breasts

May 14, 2012

Poor chicken breasts, the old workhorses of desperate weeknight dinners, of mediocre restaurants, of large-scale corporate catered events. Handled incorrectly, they can be dry, bland, boring: a blank slate still, well, woefully blank. But dressed up, in a top hat or fancy coat, in glittery heels and a fur collar, chicken breasts can star in any dinner, one simple or elegant, harried or leisurely. Here are 7 reasons to give chicken breasts a chance -- 7 ways to turn a blank slate into a wonderful meal.

Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken by wssmom

Finger-Lickin' Finger Lakes Chicken

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Chicken Breasts Grilled in Charmoula with Quick-Cured Lemon Confit by creamtea

Chicken Cutlets Grilled in Charmoula

 

Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Panko and Parmesan by merrill

Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Panko and Parmesan

 

Roast Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts by drbabs

Roast Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichokes

 

Chicken with Figs, Wine & Honey by eatboutique

Chicken with Figs, Wine & Honey

 

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Dijon Sauce and Crispy Pancetta by Sonali aka The Foodie Physician 

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Dijon Sauce

 

Chicken Breast with Fresh Sage by JulieBee

Chicken Breast with Fresh Sage

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Brette Warshaw

Written by: Brette Warshaw

I'm a reader, eater, culinary thrill-seeker, and food nerd.

2 Comments

Big P. May 14, 2012
Appetizing pics! CBGC w/QC'd LC looks the very opposite of bland & boring.
 
creamtea May 14, 2012
Try it, Big Pot!

They all look full of yum.