Contest Chicken Breasts Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING PECAN-CRUSTED CHICKEN

After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a special night, I recommend them with mashed sweet potatoes and a side of cooked canned cherries. -Ramona Parris, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Contest-Winning Pecan-Crusted Chicken image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg whites. In another shallow bowl, combine coating mix, pecans and five-spice powder. Dip chicken into egg whites, then roll in coating mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients

3 egg whites
1 package (4.2 ounces) seasoned coating mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

CONTEST-WINNING HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN

Smothered in a sauce that gets its sweetness from honey and pineapple juice, these chicken breasts are a favorite, even for picky eaters. I like to serve them over egg noodles. -Barbara Leventhal, Hauppauge, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 servings, 6 per casserole.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Contest-Winning Honey-Dijon Chicken image

Steps:

Rub chicken with garlic and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until a thermometer reads 165°. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, pineapple juice and water until smooth. Stir in mustard and honey. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.Freeze option:Divide chicken between two 11x7-in baking dishes. Cool. Cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, completely thaw in refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake 35 minutes or until heated through. ,

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
Hot cooked rice or noodles

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

It looks impressive, but this mouthwatering chicken and mushroom sauce comes together in no time. I think its flavor rivals that of many full-fat entrees found in fancy restaurants. -Jennifer Pemberton, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Contest-Winning Chicken with Mushroom Sauce image

Steps:

Mix cornstarch and milk until smooth. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in sherry, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

The downfall of most baked chicken breast recipes is the long time in the oven that dries out the lean meat before it can fully cook through. We've solved that problem with a couple of secret weapons. The first is white wine added to the baking dish, which creates steam. (While we think it's worth using wine, you could substitute stock or even water.) The second is a piece of parchment paper placed directly on top of the chicken to lock in the moisture during baking. The result is the best boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are plump and juicy, with a minimum of hands-on time. A bunch of parsley and lemon slices infuse the dish with fresh flavor and the seasoning is neutral enough that the chicken can be used for a variety of different meals. Serve it alongside vegetables and grains, shredded into soup, spiced up for tacos or chopped on top of salad. Feel free to switch up the herbs and citrus if you have leftovers in the fridge to use up.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

The Best Baked Chicken Breasts image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the parsley in the center of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the lemon slices. Pour the wine around the parsley. Brush the tops of the chicken with the olive oil and season with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the lemon slices. Cut an 8-by-10-inch piece of parchment and place it on top of the chicken.
Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer, 40 to 45 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. The chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

1 small bunch parsley
1 lemon, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

CONTEST-WINNING BARBECUED CHICKEN

When our neighborhood has a cookout, I always take along this chicken and watch it quickly disappear! My family loves this recipe because of the zesty seasoning blend and no-fuss barbecue sauce. -Linda Scott, Hahira, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Contest-Winning Barbecued Chicken image

Steps:

Pat chicken pieces dry. In a small bowl, mix spice rub ingredients; reserve 1 tablespoon spice rub for sauce. Rub remaining spice rub on all sides of chicken., Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat 20 minutes, skin side down. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients; stir in reserved spice rub. Turn chicken; grill 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting frequently with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 2062mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Ingredients

2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up
SPICE RUB:
2 tablespoons onion powder
4 teaspoons salt or salt substitute
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch cayenne pepper
SAUCE:
2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional