Chicken Paillard
Perfectly tender and bursting with bright, fresh flavors, Chicken Paillard is a classic French-inspired dish that transforms humble ingredients into restaurant-quality elegance. Featuring thinly-pounded chicken breasts seasoned with a zesty garlic and lemon-thyme marinade, this recipe delivers golden, pan-seared perfection in just minutes. It's paired with a vibrant arugula salad, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, and a tangy lemon dressing, creating a balanced harmony of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated weekend meal. Plus, its healthy ingredients make it keto-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with protein. Treat your taste buds to this easy yet impressive Chicken Paillard recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound each breast to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Zest the lemon and then halve it, setting it aside for juicing later.
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, thyme leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let them rest on a plate.
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon halves over the salad, and drizzle with a touch more olive oil if desired. Toss to combine.
Serve the chicken paillard hot, topped generously with the fresh arugula salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 236.3 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 713 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2560 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
