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
Chicken Breasts Grilled in Charmoula with Quick-Cured Lemon Confit by creamtea
Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Panko and Parmesan by merrill
Roast Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts by drbabs
Chicken with Figs, Wine & Honey by eatboutique
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Dijon Sauce and Crispy Pancetta by Sonali aka The Foodie Physician
Chicken Breast with Fresh Sage by JulieBee
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