ways to season chicken breast?

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  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Hi! I want to know some ways to season/add flavor when cooking chicken breasts in a pan because I'm tired of tasteless chicken ha. Please share!

    Very easy to do..

    Make some infused olive oil - a variety of herbs and spices to choose from.

    Roast up a bunch of garlic in olive oil..... take some of the oil from that, add some roasted garlic for a pureed-oil..


    Compound-butter - use any herbs/spices that you like.

    Your favorite homemade dressing


    Dont be afraid to take a favorite alcoholic beverage too! I will make an 8oz Patron-silver Margarita and make a batch of chicken flavored like CRAZY!!!!!!!
  • cnelson1974
    cnelson1974 Posts: 235 Member
    I use Perfect Pinch (salt substitute) flavorings and pepper.
  • lilwalt99
    lilwalt99 Posts: 14 Member
    We do a simple brush of olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. This is fantastic on the grill but also works for pan searing. I even tried this on fish lat night and got a thumbs up from my husband.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Other than chicken with Alfredo sauce or Parmesan chicken, I usually do stir fry with chicken breasts. Breast meat is so dry, you really need a sauce.
  • lckneggs
    lckneggs Posts: 8
    Whatever you season it with, add a very small amount of olive oil and white vinegar. Say you have a dry spices you are going to use, add those to your baggie, drop in your chicken add about 2 tbls olive oil and white vinegar. Squish around the bag so that everything is coated. Put in the fridge at least 20 minutes. When you are ready to cook your chicken, sear it on both sides without burning then turn down the heat.

    If you do a bunch at a time, remember to undercook just a little if you are going to reheat in the microwave. If you cook till completely done, you'll have a piece of rubber for lunch. :flowerforyou:
  • serenamaki
    serenamaki Posts: 37
    oh how inspiring!

    three flavours that are stirring my fancy these days are:

    Chimichurri-garlic, oil, red wine vinegar and a good mix of fresh herbs. This time around I made it with dill cilantro and mint. Whiz up with a hand blender and then add to the grilled meat

    I was in an Italian specialty shop and picked up a jar of chili pepper and garlic condiment...and it is astounding

    dijon mustard. slather it on, and then roast/grill it up. The strong taste mellows into pure heaven.
  • lomogeek
    lomogeek Posts: 31 Member
    I add salsa to mine sometimes. I also use lemon pepper too sometimes.
  • minibee12
    minibee12 Posts: 55
    this. list. is. awesome.
  • mforsis
    mforsis Posts: 41
    Some marjoram (or oregano) and Spanish paprika. You can rub the chicken breast with olive oil if you like. I find the chicken breast is fat enough so I tend not to. Bake 20 min at 375. Just don't over bake if you don't use the olive oil. It is my family's fall back for a rushed meal so I use it all the time. I use it on chicken thighs too.
  • msommy
    msommy Posts: 17 Member
    I love Tandoori Chicken. I season it with a Tandoori seasoning I can only get online as it is sold in Canada(weird, eh?) But anyway, it is the best Tandoori out there. I tend to mix the spice with plain yogurt to make it less spicy and it makes it a nice thick sauce. Let it marinate the chicken for awhile and on the grill or the oven. So good.....I want some now.
  • andersonjo0306
    andersonjo0306 Posts: 304 Member
    To cut down on my fat I added lemon juice to water and grilled my chicken on the stove. Added a really nice flavor and it was very tender
  • cubbies77
    cubbies77 Posts: 607 Member
    I add rosemary, thyme, sage, and a little bit of garlic. Sometimes I throw in basil as well.
  • Erin_goBrahScience
    Erin_goBrahScience Posts: 1,215 Member
    1 Teaspoon Sweet Smoked Paprika
    1 Teaspoon Curry Powder

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    http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/08/thomas-kellers-chicken-breasts-with-tarragon.html

    Its so good and so easy
  • Gizziemoto
    Gizziemoto Posts: 430 Member
    Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash or one of their marinades.
  • azzkikin
    azzkikin Posts: 458 Member
    Sweet Ginger Garlic Seasoning! Sprinkle on and Grill. http://www.simplyasia.com/products/Seasoning-Blends/Sweet-Ginger-Garlic-Seasoning.aspx
  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
    I love grill master brand cajun seasoning. It is wonderfully tasty
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Paprika!

    Yes, this is nice. Also just some chilli.

    I also like it cooked in white wine vinegar, garlic, a bit of olive oil and some thyme.
  • leodru
    leodru Posts: 321 Member
    I had a simple recipe that i liked - basically grilled chicken with bruschetta on it - it was simple and it was tastier than expected.
  • MOREBAGPUSS
    MOREBAGPUSS Posts: 4
    Try poaching in water with a stock cube with sliced lemon.
  • jadethief
    jadethief Posts: 266 Member
    My favorite way is to brush lightly with olive oil and then season with Aunt Janes Mixed Up Krazy Salt and garlic pepper. The meat is tender and juicy and it tastes fabulous!
  • c_melanson
    c_melanson Posts: 34 Member
    Bump. Awesome ideas! :)
  • jheffe
    jheffe Posts: 34 Member
    marinate it in Franks Hot Sauce then grill it..serve with a little blue cheese dressing..yum!

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