Chicken Paillard
Chicken Paillard is a classic French dish made with thinly pounded chicken breasts quickly seared to golden perfection. Light, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: 1 garlic clove, minced
- Optional: Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Optional: Arugula
- Optional: Shaved Parmesan
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken to about ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and optionally top with arugula, shaved Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken—because it’s thin, it cooks very quickly.
- Marinate in lemon juice and olive oil for extra flavor, though not required.
- Great served over salad, risotto, or with roasted vegetables.
- Can be grilled for added smoky flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with lemon and optional salad
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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