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With 20 years of culinary expertise, Chef Zouheir Baadarani demonstrates how simple ingredients and clever techniques can transform an ordinary chicken breast into an extraordinary dining experience. His innovative approach to using MAGGI® products showcases how attention to detail and creative preparation methods can elevate everyday dishes to new heights.

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A Dash of His Past

Chef Zouheir's culinary journey began in Beirut, Lebanon, where he honed his skills at prestigious establishments like Monroe & Printania Hotel and renowned restaurants such as Casper & Gambinis and Leila. His career path took him through Bahrain and Syria before settling in Saudi Arabia, where he has spent the last 12 years perfecting his craft. As an Advisory Chef for Nestlé Professional Saudi Arabia, his deep understanding of food service dynamics and passion for sharing knowledge has made him an invaluable resource for kitchen operators across the region.

His Signature Dish: Pan Seared Chicken Breast with MAGGI® Chicken Caviar

Through his signature dish, Chef Zouheir demonstrates how thoughtful preparation and techniques can transform simple ingredients into an impressive culinary creation. His clever use of MAGGI® products and attention to vegetable preparation shows that with the right approach, even the most basic ingredients can be elevated to create a memorable dining experience.

The humble chicken breast is transformed through careful preparation and innovative accompaniments. The dish features a perfectly pan-seared chicken breast with crispy skin, complemented by an ingenious MAGGI® Chicken Caviar that adds both visual interest and bursts of flavor. A vibrant beetroot mash and carefully selected vegetables provide layers of texture and color, turning a simple protein into a feast for both the eyes and palate.

Chicken

Ingredients
80g Chicken Breast (skin on) 10ml Corn Oil
2g Salt 0.5g White Pepper
3g Orange Zest 1g Fresh Thyme

MAGGI® Chicken Sauce Caviar

Ingredients
5g MAGGI® Chicken Stock Powder 100ml Warm Water
100g Mashed Corn (strained) 1g Nutmeg
2g Agar Agar

Beetroot Mash

Ingredients
50g Boiled Beetroot 8g Shallots
2g Thyme Streams 3g Corn Oil
5g Sugar 5g White Vinegar
30ml MAGGI® Chicken Stock 1g Salt
1g Xanthan

Vegetables

Ingredients
10g Sliced Beetroot 10g Fava Beans
10g Fennel 10g Baby Carrots
Method
1. Marinate the chicken breast overnight with skin on.
2. Pan-sear the chicken in corn oil until golden and juicy inside.
3. For the MAGGI® Chicken Caviar, chill corn oil to 2°C. Combine mashed corn, MAGGI® Chicken Stock, nutmeg, and agar agar. Drop mixture into cold oil to form caviar spheres.
4. For beetroot mash, boil and cube beetroot. Sauté shallots and thyme, add sugar, beetroot, vinegar, and MAGGI® Chicken Stock. Blend with xanthan until smooth.
5. Blanch vegetables and roast at 180°C for 3 minutes.