Self-prepared chicken fillet, as well as minced meat dishes based on it, almost always turn out a little dry. To smooth out the deficiency, they try to cook the fillet in combination with those components that will add juiciness to the dishes and make the chicken pieces softer and more tender.
Mayonnaise is a universal sauce that goes well with tender chicken. By adding it even in small quantities you can significantly change the taste of any dish. Don't know what to cook with chicken fillet? A selection of proven recipes and useful recommendations have been collected especially for you.
General principles for preparing chicken fillet with mayonnaise
• When we talk about chicken fillet dishes, we mean the chicken breast without the skin. You can always buy chicken fillet already separated from the bone, usually these are breast halves.
• It is best to use chilled chicken. Frozen fillets are usually coated with an icy glaze. By purchasing such chicken, you risk paying part of the money for water or simply for a poor-quality product. Under the thickness of the ice, it is difficult to determine the color of the fillet, and it is simply unrealistic to assess it by smell.
• If you know how to make mayonnaise yourself, use it instead. After all, it’s not only about quality, but also about taste.
• There are many variations of chicken dishes that use mayonnaise. Pieces of chicken are stewed with sauce in a frying pan, and it is used to cover slices of fillet baked in the oven to avoid drying out. Mayonnaise is often added to minced chicken for juiciness, and chicken fillet is also marinated in mayonnaise before baking. You can find recipes for dishes made from chicken fillet in mayonnaise for cooking in a slow cooker.
• Despite the fact that chicken fillet is a dietary meat, dishes made from it, thanks to mayonnaise, are high in calories. To reduce fat content, it is better to use low-fat sauce.
Description of preparation:
Here is a simple and beloved recipe for chicken breast in mayonnaise.
The ingredients offered in it are always on hand (or in the nearest store). It does not require any special financial costs. Due to the fact that white chicken meat is cooked in mayonnaise, it does not turn out fatty. After all, everyone knows that the breast is the leanest part of the chicken (especially when it is skinless). Wonderful recipe: fast, simple and delicious! Purpose: For lunch / For dinner Main ingredient: Poultry / Chicken / Chicken breast Dish: Hot dishes Geography of cuisine: Russian cuisine
Stewed chicken in mayonnaise marinade, recipe with photo
Stewed chicken in mayonnaise in a frying pan is a complete dinner for a large family. Chicken has several properties: it is nutritious, tasty and always on point. Whether it’s a holiday or an ordinary weekday, chicken is always received with a bang. Therefore, prepare it for any occasion or without.
To buy chicken meat, choose a good, trusted seller who can sell high-quality and fresh poultry. Large chicken legs are ideal for roasting and stewing. You need to buy 5-6 of them to get a large frying pan of delicious meat.
The benefits of chicken meat
In addition to the fact that chicken has an unusual and delicate taste, it is also healthy - it contains a lot of protein, which is so important for the human body. If you are watching your figure, then dietary chicken is simply ideal for this purpose. Instead of mayonnaise, use yogurt and then your figure will be like in the picture. Well, for those who have an excellent metabolism, chicken legs in mayonnaise will be an excellent reason to have a delicious lunch.
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Chicken in kefir, which can be easily prepared in the oven, will be no less tasty.
Ingredients
- Chicken legs - 800 g
- Onions - 200 g
- Mayonnaise - 250 g
- Vegetable oil - 70 g
- Salt - 15 g
- Black pepper – 5 g
- Water - 150 g
How to cook stewed chicken in mayonnaise in a frying pan
- Cut the chicken legs into several pieces at the joints.
Usually, after cutting, you get drumsticks and thighs. There will be enough meat to cook dinner for the whole family.
- Salt the meat and sprinkle with ground black pepper.
You can add or reduce salt and pepper depending on your taste preferences.
- Chop the onion.
Thanks to onions, the meat will be more juicy and even sweet after frying. Add onions sparingly.
- In a deep bowl, mix the chicken with the onion, knead lightly with your hands so that the onion releases its juice and the chicken is well salted and marinated.
- Add mayonnaise and mix. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes in a cool place.
For such a dish, you can use mayonnaise of any fat content, the main thing is that you like it.
Sometimes the lightest mayonnaise sauce gives a dish the necessary taste. Mayonnaise will also marinate the chicken and make the meat very tasty and tender.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan, heat it, put the chicken in there along with the onions and sauce.
First, you can turn on the heat above medium, and then gradually reduce it.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown, turn it a couple of times and add water to simmer the meat properly.
It is better to simmer the meat for about 40 minutes until it is completely soft.
- Serve the finished stewed chicken to the table.
Bon appetit!
Chicken in mayonnaise in a frying pan: 5 recipes
Good day, dear readers! I have already said more than once how much I love cooking chicken; I recently cooked it into juicy chops in the oven. Poultry meat cannot be spoiled; the dishes always turn out great. Chicken in mayonnaise in a frying pan is one of my favorite recipes that I will share today. Any parts are suitable for it: drumsticks, thighs, wings, fillets.
If you have time, first put the chicken pieces in the marinade - this will make the meat incredibly soft and retain its juiciness. Take 10 tablespoons of mayonnaise, a spoonful of odorless vegetable oil, and a little boiled water. Mix everything, add salt, pepper, any spices you like - the marinade is ready! This is how I cook the legs in mayonnaise and fry them in a pan or bake them.
The question of how long to marinate chicken in mayonnaise cannot be answered unambiguously. I last from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on how much time I have. Or you can leave it to marinate overnight in the refrigerator. After this, fry in a frying pan or simmer. Can be served with cereals or vegetable stew. Poultry goes well with potatoes, fried champignons, squash caviar or pickled onions.
Recipe for chicken cooked in pieces with onions in mayonnaise in a frying pan
This is my favorite option, which I use if I don’t want to fuss for a long time. My husband loves this goulash, as we call it. For cooking, you can take not a fillet, but a whole breast. The calorie content of the dish is about 160 cal per 100 grams.
Ingredients:
- 800 g fillet;
- 2-3 tbsp. mayonnaise;
- 1 large onion;
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil;
- salt and pepper.
Cooking steps with photos:
1. Finely chop the onion. Wash the fillet and cut it into small pieces.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan. Place the chicken there first and fry over medium heat, stirring. When it turns white, add salt, pepper and your favorite spices as desired. Stir.
3. Add onion to the pan and stir. Simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, remember to stir occasionally with a spatula. You can cover it with a lid.
If all the liquid has evaporated, you can add a little water.
4. Add mayonnaise, stir. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
This gravy is delicious served with mashed potatoes or spaghetti.
Chicken in mayonnaise in a frying pan, fried with garlic and potatoes
I really like to cook this dish when I don’t want to bother with the side dish. Everything will be in one pan. Spices that work well here include a mixture of peppers, chicken seasoning, turmeric or Italian herbs. You can add vegetables to your taste, for example, bell pepper.
You will need:
- 1 carrot;
- 1 onion;
- 3 legs;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- fresh dill;
- 1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil for frying;
- favorite seasonings and salt;
- 1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise;
- 250 ml broth or boiled water;
- 1 tsp tomato paste;
- 600 g potatoes.
How to do:
1. Cut the legs into pieces (no need to remove the skin), salt and rub with seasonings to taste. You can use 1 tbsp. seasoning for chicken, 1/2 tsp. mixture of peppers and 1 tsp. ground paprika. Mix the meat with your hands. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Chop the onion into cubes, cut the carrots into large pieces or grate.
3. Cut the potatoes into large slices, chop the dill.
4. Pour oil into the frying pan and let it heat up. Add the chicken and fry over medium heat on both sides until golden brown. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
5. Add vegetables to the meat and fry them for 3-4 minutes. Then add tomato paste with mayonnaise. Stir.
6. Add potato slices, salt it, sprinkle with seasonings. Add water or broth so that the liquid takes up half the volume of the pan. Stir everything and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes covered.
7. A couple of minutes before cooking, add garlic and chopped dill to the dish, passed through a press. You can sprinkle with more parsley or cilantro if desired.
Serve hot. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and reheated for lunch. Bon appetit!
How to cook juicy chicken fillet with mushrooms and mayonnaise?
This recipe produces a flavorful, delicious dish that anyone will enjoy. Mushrooms go well with chicken. It's quick and easy to prepare, literally in 40 minutes.
To prepare, take:
- 500 g fillet;
- 200 g champignons;
- 1 onion;
- salt, pepper and seasonings to taste;
- 200 g mayonnaise.
Step-by-step preparation with photos:
1. Chop the onion into half rings, cut the mushrooms into large pieces.
2. Rinse the chicken and dry with a paper towel. Cut into cubes or just medium-sized pieces.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Send the onion there - it should turn golden.
4. Add mushrooms, fry for 10 minutes over medium heat. Afterwards, place the meat in the frying pan, salt, pepper, and add seasonings. Fry until half cooked, about 7 minutes.
5. Add mayonnaise, stir, reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
Everything is ready, call your family to the table! Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or buckwheat.
Delicious chicken legs stewed in mayonnaise and broth
This is a very nutritious dish that is perfect for lunch. The taste is piquant thanks to herbs and wine, and the aroma lingers throughout the house. Bacon gives the chicken a special, delicious flavor.
Prepare for the recipe:
- 4 chicken thighs;
- 150 g bacon;
- 100 ml dry white wine;
- 300 g champignons;
- 200 ml chicken broth;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- salt and pepper to taste;
- green onions, parsley, rosemary, thyme;
- 4 tsp mayonnaise.
For garnish:
- 0.5 kg of potatoes;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- 1 onion;
- salt and pepper to taste;
- thyme and rosemary.
How to cook
1. Divide the thighs into 2 parts, rinse and dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, rub the legs and let them sit for 5-7 minutes.
2. Heat olive or sunflower oil in a frying pan. Fry the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
3. Cut the bacon into pieces, cut the champignons in half and place in the frying pan.
4. Crush the garlic with the flat side of the knife and add to the rest of the frying ingredients. Pour in the wine and broth.
5. Crush a couple of sprigs of rosemary and thyme into the pan with your hands. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
6. Add mayonnaise, stir. Cover with a lid, but not all the way. Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat.
7. Finely chop the onion and parsley. Turn off the heat, sprinkle the chicken with herbs. Let stand covered for 3-5 minutes.
8. For the side dish, wash the potatoes thoroughly and, without peeling them, cut them into slices. Place the potatoes in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes.
9. Drain the water from the pan. Place undercooked potatoes in a hot frying pan with olive oil. Salt the contents of the pan, stir. Fry until crusty.
10. Add onion, cut into half rings. Add chopped garlic and rosemary with thyme. Add a little more oil and stir. Sprinkle with black pepper. Fry until done, 7-10 minutes.
Serve the potatoes along with the chicken. Bon appetit!
How to stew chicken marinated in ketchup and mustard with mayonnaise sauce?
There is no shame in serving this savory dish to guests in honor of the holiday. It not only tastes good, but also looks beautiful. French mustard will add a special flavor to the dish, and the wine will make the chicken incredibly soft!
List of ingredients:
- 2-3 tbsp. mayonnaise;
- 1 whole chicken;
- 2-3 tbsp. ketchup or tomato paste;
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce;
- 4 cloves of garlic;
- 2 tsp French mustard seeds;
- 180 g dry white wine;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking steps:
1. Cut the chicken into pieces. Salt, pepper, mix with your hands.
2. Squeeze the garlic into a separate bowl. Add a couple of spoons of mustard and ketchup to it. Pour in soy sauce and stir.
3. Spread the resulting sauce on each piece of chicken. Leave to marinate for 1-2 hours.
4. Place the poultry pieces in a deep frying pan and pour in the white wine. Place the pan on the top rack of the preheated oven.
5. After 30 minutes, check the dish and turn the pieces over so they are browned on all sides. Let stand for another 30 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle the finished dish with fresh herbs for beauty. Dill, green onions, parsley will do. When serving, you can sprinkle with grated Parmesan, but this is not necessary. Goes well with mashed potatoes or stewed potatoes.
Now you know how to fry poultry in mayonnaise, be sure to try one of these recipes! If you are losing weight, you can replace mayonnaise with low-fat sour cream. How do you usually cook chicken? Share recipes in the comments. See you again!
Sincerely, Olga Sologub
Under the cheese crust
To prepare chicken according to this recipe you will need:
- Chicken – 1 pc. (up to 1-1.3 kg)
- Potatoes – 800 g
- Cheese – 300 g (preferably hard varieties)
- Mayonnaise – 200 g
- Spices: oregano, mixture of peppers, suneli hops, turmeric.
- Salt
Preparation:
- Cut the bird into pieces (you should get about 8-9 pieces). Place them in a bowl and rinse with running water. If desired (to reduce calorie content), remove the skin.
- Prepare the marinade: salt the mayonnaise, add spices. Rub the chicken pieces with the resulting mixture and leave to marinate for an hour.
- At this time, let's take care of the potatoes. We clean it in quarters and fry it in a frying pan until lightly crusted.
- Combine the marinated meat with potatoes, pepper and salt if necessary.
- Preheat the oven. Pour 50-100 g of water into the mold. We lay out the prepared products and bake at a temperature of 190 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- 15 minutes before the end, grate the cheese (pre-chilled in the refrigerator) and sprinkle on top.
