Super Quick Chicken Dinner: Crunchy Chicken, Potato and Salad Recipe

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{15 Minute Meal} This chicken for this Tremendous Fast Chicken Dinner solely requires 4 substances: chicken breast + panko + mayonnaise + parmesan. And it solely takes 8 minutes to grill/broil. The flavour is implausible and it comes out golden brown with a thick crumb. Plus mashed potato and a aspect salad – all this in quarter-hour!

Super Quick Chicken Dinner of crunchy broiled / grilled chicken, mashed potato and side salad on a white plate, ready to be eaten.

It’s been some time since I shared a 15 minute Meal! So I assumed I’d share one in all my favourites. It is a basic midweek meal for me. I’ll typically do variations of this, utilizing fish and making the mash utilizing different greens like peas and parsnip.

“Crunchy chicken – with out the mess or guilt of deep frying!”

To make quick meals from scratch, you must use some nifty shortcuts and this dinner is packed stuffed with them!

1. Chicken breast minute steaks – these are simply skinny slices of chicken breast. They’re nice for quick meals as a result of they cook dinner so rapidly (this takes 8 minutes below the grill/broiler) and they’re notably suited to this recipe as a result of the floor is flat so you’ll be able to crumb the chicken extra simply. They value slightly bit extra(about $2/kg extra which is $1/lb). Or you’ll be able to simply slice a chicken breast horizontally your self;

2. Mayonnaise for flavour, make the panko stick and the crumb golden brown – mayonnaise is such an important shortcut trick. Not solely does it present the flavour for the chicken but it surely’s additionally good for making the panko persist with the chicken. You can be amazed how effectively it really works. And to high it off, it makes the crumb comes out a wonderful golden brown due to the oil within the mayonnaise (slightly than drizzling with oil. Oil spray doesn’t work as a result of the drive of the spray blows the crumb off!);

3. Grilling/broiling the chicken in a fry pan – you’ll actually be amazed how effectively this works! The crumb comes out golden (as you’ll be able to see within the image) and since that is made utilizing panko as an alternative of breadcrumbs, it’s a actually thick and crunchy crumb; and

4. Microwave Mashed Potato – I take advantage of a few shortcuts on this. Firstly, I microwave the potatoes which takes about 5 minutes –  a lot quicker than boiling. Secondly, you don’t have to peel and lower the potatoes, simply microwave the potatoes entire. Then lower them in half and scoop out the flesh. When you add milk and butter (optionally available), I guess nobody can inform it whether or not the potatoes had been boiled or microwaved!

“A little bit of mayonnaise is the key weapon on this recipe. It’s the flavour base, makes the panko stick and makes the crumb golden brown.”

With a dinner like this in your again pocket, there’s no want for take out! The crumb on the chicken is completely pleasant – it’s thick, crunchy and very well seasoned due to the mayonnaise and parmesan cheese.

I like getting new concepts for shortcuts for quick meals! What are your suggestions? I’d like to get some inspiration to give you some recent concepts for quick midweek meals!

Super Quick Chicken Dinner of crunchy broiled / grilled chicken, mashed potato and side salad on a white plate, ready to be eaten.

 

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Super Quick Chicken Dinner: Crunchy Chicken, Potato and Salad Recipe

Super Quick Chicken Dinner: Crunchy Chicken, Potato and Salad Recipe

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 659 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 400 g / 13oz chicken breast minute steaks (4 pieces x 100g/3oz each) (Note 1)
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise , preferably whole egg (Note 2)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese , grated
  • 6 tbsp panko breadcrumbs (Note 3)
  • 2 medium potatoes (Note 4), not peeled
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk (full fat or low fat)
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 large cucumber (or 2 small cucumbers)
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes (or 2 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. Turn grill/broiler on high and place the shelf about 20cm/8" from the heat source.
  2. Place potatoes in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over and cook on high for a further 2 minutes (or until cooked). Squeeze the potatoes to check if they are cooked.
  3. Mix the mayonnaise and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  4. Place the chicken in a large oven proof fry pan (Note 5). Using the back of a spoon, spread the mayonnaise mixture over each chicken breast.
  5. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over each piece of chicken. Use your fingers to pat the panko so it sticks to the chicken. (Note 6)
  6. Place chicken under the grill/broiler for 8 minutes, or until just cooked through and the crumbs are golden. Check it once at around 6 minutes and rotate the fry pan if necessary so the crumb cooks evenly all over. When cooked, set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, get the potatoes out of the microwave (use a dishcloth). Cut each potato in half, then use a dessert spoon to scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash. Add more milk to achieve the desired consistency.
  8. Salad: Use a potato peeler to make ribbons from the cucumber. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Pile the cucumber and cherry tomatoes onto a plate, then drizzle over lemon juice, olive oil and scatter with salt and pepper.
  9. To Serve: Place mashed potato on each plate then top with the chicken. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve the Salad on the side.

Notes

1. Chicken breast minute steaks are just chicken breast sliced horizontally and pounded slightly into thin steaks about 1cm/1/3" thick. If you can't find it or if you prefer to save on cost, just get chicken breast and slice them yourself. You will need 2 x 200g/7oz chicken breasts, then slice each breast to make 2 minute steaks.
2. Whole egg mayonnaise is one of the types of mayonnaise you can get at the supermarket. It will be written on the label. It is usually no more expensive than ordinary mayonnaise.
3. Panko are breadcrumbs that are slightly larger than normal breadcrumbs. They create a thicker and crunchier crust. If you don't have panko, ordinary breadcrumbs are fine.
4. If you are in Australia, use the brushed potatoes (i.e. the ones with dirt on them) or washed white potatoes you can buy from any supermarket. If you are in the US, use Russet, Yukon gold, or white potatoes.
5. The reason I use a fry pan for this is because it retains heat better than a baking tray so when you put the chicken under the grill/broiler, as the fry pan heats up this helps cook the underside of the chicken.
Make sure you use an oven proof fry pan (i.e.. not one with a plastic handle because it might melt when you put it under the grill/broiler).
6. Some of the panko will probably spill on the fry pan. If you do this step more carefully you probably won't need all the panko specified in the ingredients.
7. Nutrition per serving.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Millar!
I’m a food blogger who loves creating quick and easy recipes that bring big flavor without the fuss. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and I’m here to share simple, fast food ideas that anyone can make at home. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me tasting new dishes, exploring cafés, or coming up with fresh food hacks to make everyday meals more fun.

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