Chicken Breasts in Milk

Chicken breast in milk is a simple and delicious dish that combines the tenderness of chicken with the sweetness of milk. Here is a basic recipe you can follow:

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 300 ml of whole milk
• 25 g of butter
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour, for dusting the chicken breasts

Preparation

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, then lightly flour them.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic cloves for a couple of minutes to flavor the butter.
3. Remove the garlic from the skillet and add the chicken breasts. Brown them on both sides until they are well-colored.
4. Once the chicken breasts are golden, add the milk and rosemary sprigs.
5. Cook over medium-low heat with the lid on for about 20-30 minutes, until the milk has thickened into a cream and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Adjust for salt and pepper and serve hot.

Curiosity

It is said that this recipe has peasant origins, practically it was the way to cook the chicken of the countryside simply but tastily, with ingredients that were always available in rural homes.

To add an Italian touch, you can also add some sage leaves along with the rosemary during cooking, or a sprinkle of Parmesan on the milk cream before serving. Enjoy your meal!