Chicken paillard

We explain what a chicken paillard is and why its such a popular technique with home cooks and chefs alike. Also, get our step-by-step guide to making chicken paillards and discover our favorite recipes that use them.

I almost played hooky today and didn’t post. Not because I don’t love you, but because I am tired and because I bought a copy of “Game of Thrones” in the airport this morning at 5 AM and I want to devour it. But then I had kind of a funny evening so I decided I would tell you about it.

This dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for a fancy dinner. Or with pasta, a salad, or as a sandwich. Basically, this dish has it all.

A delightful and elegant dish, Chicken Paillard features thinly pounded chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, complemented by a zesty lemon sauce and fresh chives. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, it's quick, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with a simple green salad.

Lemony chicken paillard is the kind of recipe that’s so genius for a weeknight because it requires zero shortcuts. Like most classic bistro dishes, it’s quick and efficient by nature.

Lemony chicken paillard is the kind of recipe that’s so genius for a weeknight because it requires zero shortcuts. Like most classic bistro dishes, it’s quick and efficient by nature.

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This simple and delicious meal comes together in no time at all and calls for just a handful of ingredients, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights.

This Grilled Chicken Paillard with California Grapes and Arugula Salad is easy, healthy and bursting with flavour.

Chicken paillard is a versatile dish, great in a range of preparations as lunch or as a light supper.

A buttermilk marinade makes this boneless pan Fried-Chicken Paillard features tender and juicy chicken breast; flattening the breast cuts down on the cooking time.

Want a quick and elegant chicken dish? This Chicken Paillard is juicy, pan-seared perfection—ideal for weeknights or dinner parties!

A quick classic, 'Paillard' means 'flattened' in French. It's a fantastic method for chicken breasts – tenderising and ensuring even cooking. Bash gently, then cook and top with fried capers, sage, brown butter, and lemon juice.

This Chicken Paillard recipe is the perfect breaded chicken recipe, combined with a fresh mozzarella, tomato and arugula salad topped with a light lemony vinaigrette.

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This recipe doesn’t take long to get on the table, and you can get some aggression out at the start of the process by pounding down the chicken breasts. Then dredge the chicken in bread crumbs and Parmesan and sauté it in butter. At the end, you’ll spoon brown butter over the top and add a sprinkling of capers for a very simple meal that looks very fancy indeed.

Explorers and environmentalists Ashlan and Phillippe Cousteau are making a delicious chicken dish.

Since being in Paris, I’ve pulled so much inspiration from dining out and, of course, dishes that are famous in French culture. I’ve been making Paillard for years but I was recently crunching on these popular buckwheat chips here in Paris and knew I had to try this Not-So-Classic Chicken Paillard. And all I can say is WOW. This is a fun take on a classic recipe and I know each and every one of you will just love it. Use the healthy, GF chips of your choice or even almond flour (of course…

This recipe is inspired by the chicken paillard at Pastis in New York City, one of our favorite restaurants. They put a green olive tapenade on the chicken that is so flavorful. Instead of a green salad, I lightly cook some spring greens.