Chicken steak is a tasty, pan seared boneless chicken breast that is prepared with a rich sauce and such dishes as mashed potatoes or sautéed vegetables. Although the dish is popular in most of the world, Americans and continental-style cooking, especially love the dish just like it is served in steakhouses in the United States.

This is a recipe that is centered on well-seasoned tender chicken with creamy secret herb garlic sauce that makes the dish seem like that which is served in a restaurant.

Ingredients for Chicken Steak recipe

For the Chicken:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup of parmesan cheese ( optional but encouraged) grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Optional Sides:

• Mashed potatoes
• Steamed vegetables (carrots, beans, broccoli)
• French fries
• Rice

Step 1: Preparing the Chicken

Begin with the chicken breasts in a chopping board. When they are fat cut them across to form thinner fillets. This aids in the even cooking of the chicken and remaining tender. Next,  place the chicken in a plastic wrap, and then pound it with meat mallet or rolling pin. Base on ununiform proportions of 50% thickening. This makes sure that the chicken is cooked in a short time and uniformly without drying up.

Blot the chicken using paper towels. The chicken is drier which makes it roast better in the pan and create a gorgeous crust. In a small bowl have salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Pat this seasoning preventage on both sides of every chicken fillet. Patter with your fingers so that it sticks to the seasoning.

Allow the chicken to have a rest of 15-20 mins. This brief rest time enables the flavors to be taken up in the meat.

Step 2: The Chicken Steak Cooking

Heat a pan with a lot of cooking oil. Elements Add olive oil and heat until shimmering, not smoking. Gently put fillets of chicken in the hot pan. No overcrowding of the pan, cook in batches otherwise. Allow the chicken to cook uninterrupted in one side of the chicken of about 4-5 minutes. Do not over stir it; this will serve in progressing a golden-brown crust.

Turn the chicken and put 1 tablespoon of butter into the pan. As it cooks, roll the melted butter over the chicken (this is referred to as basting). Additional time required to cook can range between 4 and 5 minutes when the internal temperature is 165°C (75°F).

After cooking, the chicken should be taken out of the pan and put on a plate. Loosely wrap it with foil and allow to rest after 5 minutes. Resting aids in the redistribution of the juices, which has the result of making the chicken odwalla and juicy.

Step 3: Prepreparing Creamy Garlic Sauce

In the same pan (no washing, however, they add flavor) bring the heat down to medium.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Minced garlic should then be added after the melting has happened. Saute approximately 30 seconds, and do not allow to burn. Add the chicken stock and use the wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to make the brown bits come off. Simmer it 2 or 3 minutes until somewhat diminished. Add the thick cream and salt, pepper, dried thyme. Add the oil and bring the sauce to a simmer with a low burner within 4-5 minutes till the mixture oozes out.

In case of parmesan cheese, add it in. The cheese also complements and makes the sauce thicker. Add flavor and add seasoning where necessary.

Step 4: Combining and Serving

Put the cooked chicken steaks back into the pan. Top with the sauce and allow them to simmer together and enable the flavor to combine in 2 to 3 minutes. Before serving sprinkle fresh parsley on the dish.

HOT Serving Deep red and white mashed potatoes or vegetables. And pour additional sauce over the sides.

Perfect Chicken Steak tips

• Never over cook – Chicken breast may dry up easily. Accuracy should be done with a thermometer. Rest meat to make it juicy.
• Use medium heat – Not too much will not result in a good crust; too much will burn off the seasoning.
• Fresh garlic is the most ideal one – It does have a significant difference in taste.
• Make the sauce unique – Between spinach and chilli flakes or mushrooms can be added to the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450–550mg
• Protein: 40–45mg
• Fat: 30–35mg
• Carbohydrates: 5-10mg (excluding sides)

The values differ based on the size of the portions and components.

Storage and Reheating

Leftovers must be put in an airtight container in the refrigerator not more than 3 days. In order to reheat warm in low heat using a pan. Stir milk/broth in the sauce to loosen it. Do not over microwave because it will dry up the chicken.

Final Thoughts of Chicken Steak recipe

Chicken steak is an easy to prepare and fulfilling meal that is simple yet endowed with high amounts of rich flavor. It is all about seasoning, good cooking and the sauce. This creamy garlic chicken steak recipe is a warm and graceful dish that offers comfort and fun on the menu on any given weekday or at the time of a guest in your home.