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Chicken Breasts with Sunflower Seeds and Rice

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70 min

Chicken Breasts with Sunflower Seeds and Rice

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Time

70 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

215

Rating

5.00★ (1)

Author: Antonina Blum

Another option for a quick tasty lunch or dinner is a chicken breasts with sunflower seeds and rice. The chicken comes out juicy and tender. Seeds give a special crunch and are very harmoniously combined with meat.

Ingredients

  • chicken breasts: 400 g
  • sunflower seed: 10 g
  • egg: 1 piece
  • milk: 1 Tbsp
  • wheat flour: 2 Tbsp
  • oil: 4 Tbsp
  • onion: 100 g
  • rice: 180 g
  • Hot boiling water: 500 ml
  • salt: 1 pinch
  • black pepper: 1 pinch

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Prepare the ingredients.

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  2. Rinse chicken breasts under running water, remove bones, dry the fillet with a paper towel, cut lengthwise so that the meat is the same thickness. Grate the meat with oil, salt, pepper, cover  and set aside for 15-20 minutes.

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  3. Rinse the rice under running water several times until the water becomes completely transparent. Heat oil in a pan, fry chopped onions until transparent or goldenness. Add rice and fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the seeds are transparent. Pour rice with onion with hot water, salt and mix. Cover with a lid and simmer over moderate heat for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.

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  4. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Mix the egg with milk and shake with a fork, add a little salt. On a separate plate pour flour for breading filet. Roll chicken in flour, then in egg-milk mixture, fry in vegetable oil from two sides to golden crust. Leave a little egg mixture.

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  5. Grease the fried fillet with the remaining egg mixture, sprinkle with seeds on one side and slightly brush again with egg mixture. Put in a heat-resistant form and bake for 10 minutes at nearly 200 degrees.

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History of the Chicken Breasts with Sunflower Seeds and Rice Recipe:

Chicken has always been a popular meat choice all over the world, and with different recipes, a variety of flavors are achieved. This particular recipe, Chicken Breasts with Sunflower Seeds and Rice, is believed to have originated in Russia during the Soviet period where people preferred quick, easy and delicious dishes that could be made with readily available ingredients.

Tips and Tricks for Chicken Breasts with Sunflower Seeds and Rice Recipe:

One of the most important tips for making this dish is to ensure that the chicken breasts are of equal thickness. This helps in cooking them evenly, giving them a great texture and tenderness. Also, before starting the recipe, make sure to have all the ingredients ready to avoid any last-minute confusion. Another crucial tip for the recipe is to ensure that the rice is not disturbed while cooking, as it may cause it to become sticky and clumpy.

Tips for presenting the dish:

To present the dish, use a serving plate and spoon the hot rice onto it evenly. Place the cooked chicken breasts on top of the rice and sprinkle some sunflower seeds on them. To make it more visually appealing, you can add some chopped parsley or coriander leaves on top. You can also serve it with a side salad, making it a perfect wholesome meal.

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