Chicken breast with cocktail sauce

2 servings

15 minutes

Chicken breast with cocktail sauce is a simple yet sophisticated recipe inspired by American cuisine. Tender chicken fillet fried in a mix of butter and olive oil achieves a golden crust and rich flavor. A blend of ground peppers and fresh thyme enhances the meat's natural aroma. The cocktail sauce—a harmonious mix of mayonnaise and chili sauce—adds a bright, slightly spicy note to the dish. Serving it on fresh iceberg lettuce leaves adds freshness and makes the dish light and airy. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a stylish appetizer, impressing with its simplicity and expressive taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 466.9
• Proteins: 48g
• Fats: 29.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 15 g
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground pepper mix: to taste
• Thyme: 1 sprig
• Mayonnaise: 1.5 tbsp
• Chili sauce: 1.5 tsp
• Iceberg lettuce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat two types of oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Butter: 15 g

2. Cut the fillet into steaks and fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 400 g

3. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

4. For the sauce, put mayonnaise in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 1.5 tablespoon

5. Add to the chili sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili sauce: 1.5 teaspoon

6. Mix thoroughly.

7. Flip the chicken, season with salt and pepper again, add thyme, and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste
   • Thyme: 1 sprig

8. Flip again. Cover with a lid, set the heat to below medium, and simmer for about 5 more minutes.

9. Place salad leaves on a plate and add chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce:  to taste

10. Dress with sauce and serve.