Turn Chicken Cutlets Into Company-Ready Dish

Chicken breasts can be challenging to cook but with some preparation, the poultry can be transformed into a tasty entree.
Turn Chicken Cutlets Into Company-Ready Dish
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts provoke anxiety in even the most experienced cook. We all struggle to keep these common, low-fat, protein powerhouses tender and juicy. Plus, we need to surround them with enough flavor to prevent boredom. Slicing the solid textured protein into cutlets and making a simple pan sauce ease the concerns.

Because chicken breasts are by nature irregularly shaped, slicing them before pounding uniformly flat proves an excellent method for better cooking. With just a few minutes of preparation time, and a little bit of muscle, this ubiquitous cut of poultry gets a transformation.

JeanMarie Brownson
JeanMarie Brownson
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JeanMarie Brownson is a James Beard Award-winning author and the recipient of the IACP Cookbook Award for her latest cookbook, “Dinner at Home.” JeanMarie, a chef and authority on home cooking, Mexican cooking and specialty food, is one of the founding partners of Frontera Foods. She co-authored three cookbooks with chef Rick Bayless, including “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.” JeanMarie has enjoyed developing recipes and writing about food, travel and dining for more than four decades. ©2022 JeanMarie Brownson. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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