Homemade Chicken Pastrami

It’s so glorious to have a piece of crispy, fresh bread with this moist Homemade Chicken Pastrami. No, give me two … three … or more pieces! I cannot stop eating this! It’s very delicious!

Homemade Chicken Pastrami Recipe

This Homemade Chicken Pastrami recipe is unbelievably easy to prepare. It does take some time to marinate the chicken breast and cool it down after baking. But the result worth it! The pastrami is so tender, juicy, and well-spiced. This fatless, low carb, keto-friendly, and high in protein chicken breast makes your diet surprisingly tasty. Haven’t I mentioned it’s also healthy?

Ingredients for Homemade Chicken Pastrami

• 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 2 cups milk or water
• 2 tsp. liquid honey
• 2 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tsp. mustard with seeds
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

How to Make Chicken Pastrami

1. In a large bowl mix the milk (or water) with salt and place the breast. Leave in the fridge overnight or at least a few hours. Milk makes the chicken more tender and juicy.
2. Preheat the oven to 450° F.
3. In a medium bowl, mix all spices, oil, honey, and mustard.
4. Rub the chicken breast with the spice paste and tie in a knot.
5. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the breasts and bake uncovered for 25-30 min. until golden brown. After that, turn off the oven and leave the pastrami in until the oven is completely cool.
6. Slice the pastrami and enjoy it!

How Many Calories in Chicken Pastrami

Homemade Chicken Pastrami

It’s so glorious to have a piece of crispy fresh bread with this moist Homemade Chicken Pastrami. No, give me two … three … or more pieces! I cannot stop eating this! It’s very delicious!

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Prep Time 4 hours hrs

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 2 cups milk or water
• 2 tsp. liquid honey
• 2 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tsp. mustard with seeds
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl mix the milk (or water) with salt and place the breast. Leave in the fridge for overnight or at least a few hours. Milk makes chicken more tender and juicy.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• In a medium bowl, mix all spices, oil, honey, and mustard.
• Rub the chicken breast with the spice paste and tie in a knot.
• Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the breasts and bake uncovered for 25-30 min. until golden brown. After that, turn off the oven and leave the pastrami in until the oven is completely cool.
• Slice the pastrami and enjoy!

Notes

How Many Calories in Chicken Pastrami

Calories (per 100 g): 117 cal	Calories (per 1 serve 120 g): 140 cal
Fat: 3.9 g	Fat: 4.7 g
Carbohydrates: 0.8 g	Carbohydrates: 1.0 g
Protein: 19.7 g	Protein: 23.6 g