Recipes For Thinly Sliced Chicken
Thinly sliced chicken breasts recipes are an easy and efficient way to get a protein on the dinner table in no time. In this recipe round up, I found tasty recipes for thinly sliced chicken breasts to help you stay ahead of the dinner rush!
Getting dinner on the table in a timely manner can sometimes feel like an impossible feat which is why it’s important to have an arsenal of recipes that are full of flavor and come together quickly!
Cooking with frozen, canned, and chopped ingredients is a great way to save time with produce but the proteins may feel like more of a challenge for you! While opting for pre-cooked proteins is one way to save time, you can also cut down cooking time by thinly slicing the proteins that you have on hand.
For example, thinly sliced chicken is a fridge and freezer staple for me because it’s a lean protein that can be used in a variety of ways and that cooks fairly quickly. When I’m in a pinch for time, which is basically all the time, this is what I’m reaching for!
To help you save time, I scoured the internet for recipes that use thinly sliced chicken and then categorized them based on flavor: every day flavors, Italian flavors, soy flavors, and some that are slightly spicy.
What is thinly sliced chicken and why cook with it?
Thinly sliced chicken is simply chicken that has been cut into smaller pieces. Most often, people will buy thinly sliced chicken from the store in the form of chicken tenderloins or thinly sliced chicken breast. You also have the option to buy whole chicken breasts that you can butterfly or thin slice once you get home!
Some of the reasons I recommend cooking with with thinly sliced chicken include:
Quicker cooking times: Depending on the thickness of the chicken you cook with, thinly sliced chicken pieces can be baked all the way through in about 25-40 minutes. Always ensure you have reached 165 internal temperature with a food thermometer!
More even cooking: Gone are the days of some of your baked chicken turning out bone dry while other pieces are hardly baked at all. While slicing your chicken into thinner pieces helps the chicken cook more evenly, your chicken can also be pounded down with a mallet so that all of your pieces are even more cohesive in size.
More chicken! Take 3 breasts and turn them into 6 servings by butterflying them in half… talk about feeding healthy meals on a budget!
And more!
Sides for thinly sliced chicken recipes:
One of the best reasons to cook chicken in general, beyond its lean protein and nutritional profile, is that chicken plates well with a variety of sides from pasta salads, rice, salads, potatoes, vegetables, and more!
Here are a few side dishes that you could pair with your chicken including hot honey brussels sprouts, zesty Italian pasta salad, spicy cucumbers, edamame and bean salad, Tex-Mex salad, and mediterranean rice pilaf!
27 Thinly Sliced Chicken Recipes:
Thinly sliced chicken breast recipes for every day:
If you need thinly sliced chicken that can pair with any recipe and are perfect for meal prep, here are a few ways that you can prep your thin chicken pieces to serve with your sides of choice:
Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe
Air fried to golden perfection, this every day chicken breast is thinly sliced and coated in simple spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika coupled with a brown sugar with corn starch mixture for delicious flavor.
Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe by Pinch of Yum
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenderloins
Get dinner on the table in under 15 minutes with these easy, stove top garlic butter chicken tenderloins. Olive oil holds the simply seasoning mix to your chicken tenders and they brown up perfectly on the stove.
Garlic Butter Chicken Tenderloins by Key to my Lime
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenders
Coated in a simple breading, these air fryer breaded chicken tenders are perfect for wraps, salads, and serving to hungry kids!
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenders by Project Meal Plan
Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders
Full of lemon and garlic flavor, these chicken tenders pair nicely with rice, salads, and pastas!
Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders by Cooking Classy
The Best Chicken Cutlets Recipe
A mix of Panko and Pecorino Romano result in a perfectly crispy and golden exterior to this flavorful and juicy chicken cutlet.
The Best Chicken Cutlets Recipe by Food Network
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Baked, not fried, this juicy parmesan crusted chicken comes together quickly and is perfect to eat on its own or in a sandwich.
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken by Spend with Pennies
Blackened Chicken Cutlets
This blackened chicken is keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo and is a great addition to a balanced meal.
Blackened Chicken Cutlets by Pressure Luck Cooking
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets
These easy to make and perfectly baked crispy chicken cutlets are a dinner that the entire family will enjoy.
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets by Healthy Fitness Meals
Oven Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
This oven baked chicken breast recipe is a quick and easy way to get a flavor filled protein on the table in no time.
Oven Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts by Momma Fit Lyndsey
2) Italian inspired recipes for thinly sliced chicken:
Bruschetta Caprese Chicken Cutlets
Full of fresh Italian flavors, these bruschetta caprese chicken cutlets are topped with an easy to make tomato-basil mixture and creamy mozzarella and will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Bruschetta Caprese Chicken Cutlets by Lauren Twigge Nutrition
Baked Chicken Tenderloin Parmesan
With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these baked chicken tenderloins parmesan on the table for a family friendly dinner.
Baked Chicken Tenderloin Parmesan by Skinny Taste
With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these baked chicken tenderloins parmesan on the table for a family friendly dinner.
Air Fryer Italian Chicken Cutlets
These air fryer Italian chicken cutlets come together in a flash and pair perfectly with simple side dishes or placed on a pasta.
Air Fryer Italian Chicken Cutlets by Lauren Twigge Nutrition
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Smothered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach tuscan sauce, these chicken tenders are full of flavor a pair well with your favorite sides.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken by Salt and Baker
Baked Pesto Chicken Tenders
These baked chicken tenders have a quick 5 minute prep time and are so easy, even a beginner cook can make them!
Baked Pesto Chicken Tenders by 5 Dinners 1 Hour
Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets, Italian-Style
Baked, not fried, these crispy Italian chicken cutlets are full of flavor and will not disappoint!
Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets, Italian-Style by Mangia with Michele
3) Thin chicken breast recipes with soy:
Zesty Honey Soy Baked Chicken
This thinly sliced chicken breast recipe is baked to perfection and covered in a zesty honey soy sauce that your entire family will love.
Zesty Honey Soy Baked Chicken by Lauren Twigge Nutrition
Honey Soy Chicken Tenderloins
These chicken tenderloins are covered in a delicious honey soy sauce and taste as delicious as they look!
Honey Soy Chicken Tenderloins by Allie Carte Dishes
Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
These flavor filled chicken tenders come together in 20-minutes and are made in just one pan!
Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders by Little Sunny Kitchen
Honey-Gochujang Fried Chicken Tenders
Make the perfect game-day snack or delicious dinner with these chicken tenders coated in a sweet and spicy sauce!
Honey-Gochujang Fried Chicken Tenders by The Kitchn
Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders
A lemon glaze adds a fun twist to your favorite chicken tenders.
Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders by Damn Delicious
4) Sort of spicy thinly sliced chicken breast recipes:
Looking to turn up the heat? Switching out condiments, toppings, and dips is an easy way to add some spice to your thinly sliced chicken recipes. Here are 5 recipe ideas that feature slightly spicy chicken you may enjoy:
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
These hot honey chicken tenders are perfect for a hearty appetizer or easy protein source for salads, bowls, and wraps. Chicken tenders coated in a simply seasoned corn flake crust are air fried to a crispy perfection and tossed in an easy hot honey sauce for a crowd pleasing bite every time!
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders by Lauren Twigge Nutrition
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Whether you serve them as an appetizer or make them a meal, these slightly spicy buffalo chicken tenders are guaranteed to impress!
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders by This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
Spicy Chicken Tenders
If you’re looking for an extra crunch, these thinly sliced chicken breasts are coated in buttermilk and hot sauce then deep fried to deliciousness!
Spicy Chicken Tenders by Don’t Go Bacon My Heart
Tex-Mex Chicken Strips
You can pair these chicken strips with dips like guacamole and salsa or chop them and add them a taco salad or bowl!
Tex-Mex Chicken Strips by Taste of Home
Gochugaru Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are seasoned with a Korean chile flakes blend bringing your chicken from boring to bursting with flavor.
Gochugaru Chicken Tenders by Feeding the Frasers
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tenders
Full of citrus and chipotle flavors, these grilled chicken tenders feature a sweet heat that pairs nicely with a spicy slaw.
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tenders by Saving Room for Dessert
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls
Crispy air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are added to a rice bowl with carrot ribbons, diced celery and fresh cilantro for a dietitian approved buffalo chicken rice bowl that is perfect for a weeknight meal!
Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowls by Lauren Twigge Nutrition
There you have delicious ways to cook with thinly sliced chicken breast!
Whether you use chicken tenderloins or butterfly your chicken breasts into thin chicken cutlets, these chicken recipes are a quick and easy way to get a tasty protein on the dinner table in no time!
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Disclaimer: Please note that I am a registered dietitian but I am not YOUR registered dietitian. This information is meant to be educational and should not be used as personalized medical or nutrition advice. This blog may contain affiliate links and any purchase made through my links gives me a small commission and supports Lauren Twigge Nutrition. Recipe round ups may also feature links to other content creators.
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