Thin Chicken Breast Recipes

Learn how to cook thin sliced chicken breast; you can bake it, pan-fry it, air fry it, or grill it. You can cook them as they are or you can bread them.

These tender, thin sliced chicken breast pieces are super easy and quick to cook, regardless of your cooking method.

And the best thing about cooking thinly sliced chicken? The pieces will cook evenly and remain tender and juicy all over, with no more dry edges or chewy meat. Table of Contents [

thin chicken breast recipes

How to Cook Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

thin chicken breast recipes

Learn how to cook thin sliced chicken breast; you can bake it, pan-fry it, air fry it, or grill it. You can cook them as they are or you can bread them.

Prep: 15min

Serving Size: 2 slices

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 slices, calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.03 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 559 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts (or 8 thin-sliced chicken breast pieces, 1 1/2 lbs/ 700 g, Note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (+ more as needed for each cooking method, Note 2)
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ( Note 3)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or Kosher)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup dried breadcrumbs (Note 4)
  • ½ cup Parmesan (pressed a bit, 30 g/ 1 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • cooking spray

Instruction:

  1. Pound: To make the pieces completely even, pound the with a meat mallet or a heavy object like a pan. Cover the slices with a piece of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about ½ – ¾ inches/ 1.2-2 cm thick. Do it gently and evenly to avoid tearing the meat.
  2. Grill: Preheat the grill to high heat and brush the grates with oil. Grill the marinated chicken with the lid on for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  3. Grill: Preheat the grill to medium. Brush the grates with oil. Grill covered for 4-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Crispy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

thin chicken breast recipes

Crispy Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts with panko are crispy on the outside, flavorful and juicy on the inside, and oven-baked to perfection in about 20 minutes. Fast and easy recipe for busy weeknight dinners.

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 large eggs (start with 2 eggs and add a 3rd if needed)
  • 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place the chicken cutlets in a ziptop bag or between layers of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.Season both sides of the thin-sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk the flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir the panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a third shallow dish.
  4. Coat each thin sliced chicken breast in flour, then the beaten egg, then the panko mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Spray the tops of the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes* (SEE NOTES) or until cooked through to 165 degrees.

21 Easy Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast Recipes

thin chicken breast recipes

Want to cook a delicious chicken dish tonight? These thin sliced chicken breast recipes are just what you need for a simple, healthy meal.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Ingredients:

  • 1. Chinese Chicken Salad
  • 2. Everything Bagel Chicken Cutlets
  • 3. Chimichurri Chicken Cutlets
  • 4. Chicken Piccata
  • 5. Chicken Satay
  • 6. Chicken Katsu
  • 7. Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel
  • 8. Baked Pesto Chicken
  • 9. Chicken Milanese
  • 10. Pan Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • 11. Mustard Chicken
  • 12. Chicken Marsala
  • 13. Lemon Butter Chicken
  • 14. Brined Herb Chicken Breasts
  • 15. Chicken Alfredo
  • 16. Maple Citrus Glazed Sous Vide
  • 17. Creamy Mushroom Chicken
  • 18. Lemon Artichoke Chicken
  • 19. Pistachio Chicken
  • 20. Chicken Fajitas
  • 21. Chicken Biryani

Instruction:

  1. Scroll up to get a bunch of easy, yummy, and delicious recipes. Don’t be afraid to get creative with the ingredients, you might discover a flavor you didn’t know you liked.
  2. Get your shopping list going and make sure you’ve got all the ingredients.
  3. Get cooking and make your next Thin-Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe!

Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe

thin chicken breast recipes

Lightly floured boneless chicken breasts are pan fried in until golden and crispy before being added to a mouth-watering garlic cream sauce! Filled with caramelized flavour, you will LOVE how easy this is!

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1205 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4)
  • 4 tablespoons flour ((all purpose or plain))
  • 4 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black cracked pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 whole head of garlic (peeled and divided into 10-12 cloves)
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth ((stock))
  • 1 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream ((or evaporated milk))
  • 1/2 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (to serve)

Instruction:

  1. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, parmesan cheese. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl pan to coat evenly.
  4. Fry 2-3 chicken breasts until golden on each side, cooked through and no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer to a warm plate. Set aside.
  5. Wipe pan over with a sheet of paper towel. Repeat with remaining oil, butter and chicken breasts. When cooked, transfer the chicken onto the same plate.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Sauté the onion in the remaining oil/juices in the pan until softened.
  7. Smash 6 whole cloves of garlic with the blunt edge of the back of a knife
  8. Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat through, mixing it through the onions. Sauté smashed garlic cloves and whole garlic cloves until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the broth to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any browned bits and let simmer and reduce to half, about 5 minutes.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for about 2-3 minutes, combining all of the flavours together.
  10. Mix in the parmesan cheese. Continue cooking gently for about 2-3 minutes until cheese melts, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  11. Add the chicken back into the pan and let simmer for a further 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce to your liking. The chicken breast will soak up all of the delicious flavours.
  12. Garnish with parsley and a little black cracked pepper. Serve over pasta, cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.

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FAQ

How long should you cook thin chicken breast?

Thin sliced chicken breasts take 15-20 minutes to bake or until the internal temperature is 165°F. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Once 165°F is reached, remove from the oven immediately to prevent dry chicken.

How to cook thin chicken breast pieces?

Thin chicken breast pieces:

Season: Dry and rub the pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle them with the spices. Pan-fry: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan. Cook the slices for 3-4 minutes per side on medium-high.

How do you keep thin chicken breast moist?

Cover the chicken breast in foil to hold in moisture and let it rest for at least five minutes. The resting time allows the juices to distribute themselves throughout the meat, making it easier to slice later.

How long do you bake thin chicken breast at 400?

At 400F thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts should take no longer than 15-20 minutes. At 350F it may need 25-30 minutes depending on how thin the chicken is sliced.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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