If you love using boneless chicken breasts in your cooking, but are tired of what you usually do, there are a number of alternatives that could really improve your cooking. This versatile meat works well in almost everything! Here are a few ways to make things a lot more interesting without giving up using your favorite boneless chicken.
Chicken quesadillas – start with some cooked breast pieces, then shred it and place between two tortillas with beans, vegetables, cheese and other ingredients. Cook in a nonstick pan for a few minutes, and then enjoy a delicious and relatively healthy snack.
Chicken is great in salad, too. You can grill it in an electric home grill to save the trouble of doing it outdoors, then slice it thinly and top just about any salad you can think of. Add some interest to your vegetables by using grilled, marinated breasts pieces and see what a big difference you can make. Asian inspired salads, Greek salad, taco salad and more can all be improved just by adding a little chicken.
Grilled chicken is an incredibly useful main ingredient in sandwiches, too. Consider seasoning your meat before you grill it with a blackening seasoning mix, barbeque sauce, Mexican seasoning, or pesto. Then arrange it on a roll, focaccia, or other high quality bread with the right sandwich vegetables for a delicious and portable lunch.
Chicken pizzas are another popular choice – just shred grilled or steamed breast pieces and toss with barbeque sauce, Italian seasonings, or other preferred flavorings. Put it on pizza dough with the right vegetables and cheese and pop it into the oven for a hot meal that is as good as pizzeria pizza.
Kabobs – cut the meat into bite sized pieces and marinate or dip it in a low fat dressing or other seasoning. Then skewer it with your favorite vegetables and grill for an easy taste treat. Serve on rice or with flat bread. Skewer pounded breasts tossed with peanut sauce and grill for an easy version of chicken satay. For moist boneless chicken breast, be sure not to overcook.
Making fried rice with chicken is easy and a great way to use up those leftovers. Cut up pieces of breast meat into bite sized pieces and saute with vegetables, then add cold rice from an earlier meal and cook until warm.
Stuffed chicken breasts – a horizontal slit cut into each makes a pocket you can stuff with vegetables, cheese, or meats like ham. Goat cheese with chutney is a popular choice, as is spinach and feta. Grill the meat and serve with bread or rice for a treat the whole family will love.
These are only a few of the wonderful options available when you need to use boneless breast meat. Spend a little time online or use your creativity to come up with plenty more. Boneless chicken is convenient and versatile, helping you make healthy meals that taste great without a lot of work.
Check out our chicken fajitas and creamy chicken enchiladas one of our Mexican chicken recipes.