Chicken breast with spices (4 chicken breasts)

Few ingredients, clear flavours and an uncomplicated process for everyday use

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Murray River salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon myrtle, ground
• black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ teaspoon mountain pepper leaf

Preparation

Lightly crush the Murray River salt between your fingers so that the flakes break up. Mix the salt with pepper, lemon myrtle and mountain pepper leaf. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken.

Place the chicken breast flat on a chopping board. Place your palm firmly on the meat and cut the breast horizontally with a sharp filleting knife to create two evenly thin pieces.

Heat a frying pan to medium temperature. The pan should be hot but not smoking. Fry the chicken briefly on both sides until it browns. Add fresh herbs of your choice.

Then place the pan in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (fan oven) for around eight minutes. Make sure that the pan is ovenproof. Alternatively, you can place the chicken on a baking tray lined with fresh herbs.

The result is juicy chicken with a distinct flavour and a natural, aromatic quick sauce that develops directly from the pan juices.

Why simple cuisine is often the best

This dish shows how little it takes to prepare a balanced and aromatic meal. The key is high-quality ingredients, clean seasoning and a clear process. When meat is prepared properly and cooked gently, the flavour develops almost by itself.

To conclude

This easy dinner is ideal for days when you don't have much time but still want to enjoy a delicious meal. Vary the herbs according to the season or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. In just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that is uncomplicated yet impressive.