Chicken breasts in a potato crust
In this recipe, instant mashed potato powder is used to give an original crusty coating to the chicken breasts. These are fried and served with peas.
100,3894.8/5 for 22 ratings
Grade this recipe: Last modified on: August 26th 2012
For 4 people, you will need:
- 0
300 g chicken breast - 1
1 chicken stock cube - 2
300 g peas - 3
30 g onion - 4
parsley - 5
30 g butter - 6
1 egg yolk - 7
30 g instant mashed-potato powder - 8
4 tablespoons oil - 9
salt - 10
pepper - Total weight: 780 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 23 min. | 40 min. | 1 hour 3 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Keeping:
Only a few minutes once coated and cooked, but a few days in the fridge beforehand. .Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Cut 300 g chicken breast into individual portions (one per person).
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Put some water in a saucepan on low heat and add 1 chicken stock cube.
When the stock cube has dissolved, add the chicken breasts and simmer until they are just cooked (about 10 minutes).
It is important to cook the chicken gently to avoid it drying out. Use a thermometer, if you can, and stop cooking when the centre of the chicken reaches 65°C (149°F).
When the stock cube has dissolved, add the chicken breasts and simmer until they are just cooked (about 10 minutes).
It is important to cook the chicken gently to avoid it drying out. Use a thermometer, if you can, and stop cooking when the centre of the chicken reaches 65°C (149°F).
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Drain the chicken breasts and set aside.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the shelled peas.
Cook until just tender (about 5 mintues).
Cook until just tender (about 5 mintues).
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Drain and cool quickly under cold, running water.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Melt 30 g butter in a pan, then add the onion, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Add the peas and chopped parsley. Mix well and leave on low heat to reheat.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
Meanwhile, brush the chicken breasts all over with beaten egg yolk, then salt and pepper them.
Stage 10 - 5 min.
Roll the chicken breasts in a plate containing 30 g instant mashed-potato powder to coat them well.
Stage 11 - 5 min.
Pour 4 tablespoons oil into a frying pan on high heat. When hot, fry the chicken breasts until golden brown on all sides.
Stage 12
Serve the chicken and peas without delay.
Remarks
If you would like a thicker crust, you can coat the chicken with beaten egg a second time, then roll it in the plate of potato powder again.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,580 Kcal or 6,615 Kj | 78 gr | 63 gr | 113 gr |
| 79 % | 30 % | 6 % | 17 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 203 Kcal or 850 Kj | 10 gr | 8 gr | 14 gr |
| 10 % | 4 % | 1 % | 2 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 395 Kcal or 1,654 Kj | 20 gr | 16 gr | 28 gr |
| 20 % | 8 % | 1 % | 4 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 6.70 €
- Per person : 1.68 €
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Peas: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Chinese Soup, Paella, Chinese style chicken, Pea and avocado salad, Macédoine of vegetables, ... All |
| Chicken breast: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Chicken nems, Taos hotpot, Chinese Soup, Chicken pie, Lille style chicken, ... All |
| Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Citrus tart, Smoky potato and potimarron gratin, Apple Tatin Terrine, Chicken Brussels pie, Chocolate mousse, ... All |
| Onion: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Eggs en Cocotte à la Française, Rabbit civet, African style chicken, Cassoulet, Paella, ... All |
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