Boiled chicken breast with mushrooms

Name: Boiled chicken breast with mushrooms - Tudora M.
Ingredients: 2 white mushrooms; half a chicken breast; salt; pepper; chili; one egg; water for boiling

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Boiled chicken breast with mushrooms I have made this chicken breast with mushrooms several times when I wanted something simple, without frying and without hassle. It's the kind of recipe I prepare in the evening when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen or when I'm on a diet and want a quick meal. You don't use any oil at all, you don't dirty too many dishes, and the ingredients are at hand. Quick info Total time: 30-35 minutes Preparation time: 5-10 minutes Cooking time: about 25 minutes Servings: 1 Difficulty: easy Recipe type: main course, dietary, for a quick dinner or lunch Ingredients half a chicken breast (skinless and fat-free) 2 large white champignon mushrooms salt, pepper, chili (to taste) one egg 1.5 cups of water (about 350-400 ml) optional: tomato paste, garlic Preparation method 1. Wash and clean the half chicken breast. Remove the skin and any traces of fat. Cut any thick pieces to cook evenly if necessary. 2. Place the breast in a medium pot with one and a half cups of water. Add salt, pepper, and chili to taste right from the start. 3. Meanwhile, rinse the mushrooms under running water. Remove the thin skin from the cap if you want. Cut each mushroom into 8 pieces. 4. After the water starts to boil, add the mushrooms to the pot. Let it boil over medium heat, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. 5. Crack the egg directly into the pot over the boiled chicken and mushrooms. Do not stir - leave it whole to poach. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. 6. Remove the chicken, mushrooms, and egg with a spatula and place everything on a plate. If you want, you can use a bit of the remaining liquid as clear soup next to the meat. Why I make the recipe often It helps me when I don't have time and don't want to cook complicated. You don't have to watch anything in the oven, there's no smoke, and in the end, you have something light, filling, and quick. It's suitable for diet days or when you need a very light meal. Tips and variations Tips If you have a very thick chicken breast, slice it so it cooks evenly. Don't throw away the remaining liquid - you can drink it as clear soup. Cook over medium heat so the water doesn't evaporate too quickly. The egg can be cooked more or less, depending on your preference. I leave it for 5 minutes to be hard. Substitutions You can also use brown mushrooms or oyster mushrooms, but it will slightly change the taste. If you don't have chili, just use pepper or a little hot paprika. The egg can be omitted if you want an even lighter version. Variations If you want a bit more flavor, add a teaspoon of tomato paste or a clove of garlic (you can leave it whole). Chopped parsley can also be added at the end. You can add other vegetables (celery, carrot), but the classic recipe is with mushrooms. Serving ideas I put everything on a large plate and slice the breast. I leave the egg whole. You can pour a bit of soup from the pot on top. It goes well with a slice of dark bread or simply on its own. Frequently asked questions Can I use frozen boneless chicken breast? Yes, but you need to thaw it completely before it cooks evenly. The total cooking time doesn't change much. If I don't like boiled egg like this, can I put it beaten? You can, but the texture will be like "egg soup," not like a whole poached egg. The original recipe is with a cracked egg, not beaten. How much water should I cover the meat with? Normally, 1.5 cups (about 350-400 ml) is enough to cover the half chicken breast in the pot. If you use more water, it's not a problem - there will be more liquid at the end. Can I add onion or other spices? You can, but it's not included in the basic recipe. It's a simple, dietary recipe without frying and many ingredients. How salty should the boiling water be? I put about half a teaspoon of salt, but it depends on how salty you want it. Taste the liquid after it boils a little and adjust then. Nutritional values The values are approximate for one serving (half a chicken breast, 2 mushrooms, one egg): Calories: 250-300 kcal Protein: 40-45 g Carbohydrates: 3-5 g (mostly from mushrooms) Fats: 8-10 g (mostly from the egg) These are estimates, it greatly depends on the size of the chicken breast and the egg. Without frying and without oil, the calories remain low, and the protein is high. Storage and reheating The recipe is designed for a quick meal, but if there are leftovers, they can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container for a maximum of 24 hours. When reheating, it's best to put everything with a bit of soup on low heat for a few minutes. The egg doesn't retain its texture as well after reheating. The best taste and appearance are when eaten fresh.

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We clean the chicken breast, remove the skin and fat, season it, and boil it in a pot with one and a half cups of water. We rinse the mushrooms well, remove the skin, cut them into eighths, and boil them together with the chicken breast for about 20 minutes, after which we crack an egg into the same pot with the boiled ingredients. We let it sit for 5 minutes and then scoop it out with a spatula onto a plate and serve! You can also add tomato paste or garlic!

Boiled chicken breast with mushrooms

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