Lemon-Thyme Chicken Paillard
This simple and delicious meal comes together in no time at all and calls for just a handful of ingredients, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, or herb of your choice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless thin chicken breasts*
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Lemon Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Whisk oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, parsley and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat in marinade.
- Warm large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and top each piece with a sprinkling of salt. (Work in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.) Cook for about 3 minutes per side (because they are so thin, they will cook fast), seasoning with an additional sprinkling of salt after you flip them, if desired.
- Make lemon vinaigrette dressing by whisking all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until well combined.
- Top each chicken paillard with mixed greens and a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.
Notes
- You can purchase thinly sliced chicken breasts or butterfly larger chicken breasts and place them between parchment paper and pound with your fist or a can until they are super thin.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 280Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gTotal Fat: 18g— Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.