Poultry, or chickens, are considered some of the most popular protein sources in the world. This is especially true for the chicken breast, which is famous for its juicy, tender meat.
As the name goes, chicken breast is the meat taken from the breast of the chicken. It consists of a single bone and is generally sold boneless. But apart from the wholesome meat they provide, chicken breasts also are a rich lean protein source, Vitamin B3, B6, Vitamin D, iron, and phosphorus.
This protein is a popular cut of meat as they’re very versatile. Quick question: when you think of a recipe for boiled chicken breast, what do you think of? Sandwiches? Wraps? Or salad?
In this case, Paofoodmedicine will be showing you a way to introduce butter to the boiled chicken breast so you would not have to have bland meat again!
The good news is that the recipe for boiled chicken breast can be easy to make, only requiring 15 mins of your time for preparation! That’s not all; this recipe only requires some simple ingredients such as grass-fed butter and lemons.
Whole boiled chicken may be bland to some, and some may even be put off if eaten in this way.
To add more flavors, we will be making a lemony butter paste, which will then be added on top of the protein once it’s done cooking. That way the lemony butter will melt upon contact with the hot boiled chicken breasts, flowing down and encapsulating every piece of meat!
This lemony butter paste works great with grilled chicken too if you’re going with that option!
So what are the key ingredients of this recipe?
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Key Ingredients
Recipe for boiled chicken breast can be dry most of the time, especially if you overcook it or boil it over an extended period of time. But the good news is that this recipe is far from being dry, thanks to the lemony butter which will be discussed later. Here are the main casts of this recipe:
- Chicken: The main cast of this show, they are incredibly nutrient-dense and lean. Packed with flavor and texture, chicken breasts are also filled with vitamin B’s (notably B3), iron, and protein! These alone would give you enough reasons to opt for this meat option over others!
- Dried Rosemary: This herb works so well with meat, especially poultry! Not only are these rosemary fragrant, but they are also a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation!
Lemony Butter Ingredients
The lemony butter gives the boiled chicken breast its body and moisture to prevent it from drying out. This butter goes hand-in-hand with the chicken breast as they each complement well in terms of flavor! So what’s inside this lemony butter paste?
- Grass-fed Butter: Fragrant and packed with flavor, grass-fed butter is a good source of vitamin A and antioxidants beta carotene. It also has a higher proportion of healthy unsaturated fats compared to regular butter!
- Lemon: The lemon, a great source of vitamin C, has an acidic nature that can cut through the richness of the butter! It also provides that tang and sourness to the overall taste profile!
- Flat-leaf Parsley: Parsley is not just a regular garnish but more than that. It’s rich in vitamin A, C, and K. That’s not all – parsley is also rich in antioxidants that protect you against many chronic diseases!
- Garlic: Minced garlic will be added to the lemony butter to add another depth of flavor to the overall taste profile. High in antiviral and antibacterial properties, it’s thought that garlic is effective against a broad range of bacteria and viruses!
- Salt and pepper: Seasoning is a must if not the food will taste flat and bland no matter how many ingredients or spices are added in the process.
- Olive oil: High in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, olive oil is added to give the lemony butter a nutty flavor. It also gives the butter a glossy appearance.
How to Make Boiled Chicken Breast With Lemony Butter
Let’s start by slicing the whole raw chicken breasts into strips, then put them aside on a plate.
Next, start boiling a small pot of water. In the meantime, you can start making the lemony butter. It’s very simple. Start with using a tablespoon of grass-fed butter (or more depending on the portion size of the meat!), mixing it with minced garlic and a glug of olive oil. Mix thoroughly till they are well mixed through.
Next, grab a lemon and grate the outer skin. Add the lemon zest to the butter paste. Slice the lemon in half then squeeze the lemon juice into the butter mix!
Next, chop the parsley finely and add them to the butter mix as well. At this point, you can also add dried rosemary for the extra fragrance. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated.
Remove the protein from the boiling water at this point, then transfer it over to an empty plate. Transfer the lemony butter paste and place it over the hot boiled chicken breast. The heat from the meat will melt the butter, causing the butter to flow downwards.
Sprinkle some dried rosemary again nicely over the final product once everything’s assembled. Finish the garnishing process with chopped parsley if preferred! Serve while hot!
Recipe for boiled chicken breast should not be bland and dry! By the end of this tutorial, you will have a much more appealing and flavorful protein source that will keep you chewing!
Indeed a great snack or meal that is packed with high-quality protein and healthy fat!
Boiled Chicken Breast with Lemony Butter Recipe
This recipe removes the idea that conventional boiled chicken breast recipes carry – plain and dry. With the added lemony butter, it is far from that. In fact, it’s moist and fragrant!
Total time: 15 mins
Diet: High fat and protein diet
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Breast (chopped to bite sizes)
- 2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- Garlic (1-2 cloves, depending on serving size) (minced)
- Flat-leaf Parsley (half a handful, chopped)
- 1 lemon (1/2 lemon juice and 1 whole lemon zest)
- Salt & black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- Grass-fed Butter (20-25g depending on your protein serving size)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water, enough to cover the chicken breast pieces up.
- Heat the saucepan up over high heat and wait for the water to boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, settle the raw chicken breast by slicing them to bite sizes.
- Next, mix the wet ingredients up together. We can start by squeezing 1/2 lemon juice into the mixing bowl of grass-fed butter. Then grate the lemon and add the zest into the mix.
- Next, add the chopped flat-leaf parsley and minced garlic to the mixture. You may save some of the flat-leaf parsley as the garnish towards the end of the recipe!
- Mix the butter mix well until everything is incorporated. Season the mix with salt and pepper right after. Once the lemony butter mix is done, set it aside.
- Meanwhile, check on the water that is in the saucepan. Once it starts boiling, turn the heat down to low and proceed to add the sliced chicken breast. Let it cook for 7-10 mins, depending on the serving size.
- Remove the boiled chicken breast out then transfer it to a serving plate. Transfer the lemony butter mix and leave it on top of the protein! You will see the melted butter envelop the meat as it flows down the meat.
- To finish, garnish the dish with dried rosemary and flat-leaf parsley (optional). Serve while it’s hot!
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