Pan-seared chicken breast with sweet and sour lemon sauce

How to cook Pan-seared chicken breast with lemon sauce

• 1

  Prepare and marinate chicken breast

  After purchasing, remove the skin from the chicken breast, wash it with water, then rub salt evenly over the chicken and rinse again with clean water to remove any fishy smell. Let it dry or pat dry with a clean towel.

  Marinate the chicken with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

  Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with seasoning on both sides. Gently pat the meat to help it absorb the seasoning. Then marinate the chicken for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.

  Tips for preparing chicken breast without odor:

  • After rubbing with salt, you can also use a mixture of wine and sliced, crushed ginger to rub and squeeze the entire chicken breast again, which helps to thoroughly remove any odor and dirt. Rinse well and let it dry.
  • Alternatively, you can soak the chicken breast in water with lemon for 15-20 minutes. Then remove, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.

  

  
• 2

  Pan-sear chicken breast

  Place a pan on the stove over medium-low heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken to pan-sear. Wait for a moment, then add crushed lemongrass, 20g of minced garlic, and 1 peeled shallot to the pan.

  Pan-sear and flip the chicken frequently until both sides are golden brown as shown, then turn off the heat.

  

  
• 3

  Prepare vegetables

  Clean tomatoes and onions, drain, then dice into bite-sized pieces as shown.

  Peel and slice the remaining ginger and shallots.

  Deseed and finely chop the chili.

  
• 4

  Make the sauce

  Place a pan on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the prepared tomatoes, shallots, and ginger to the pan and stir-fry evenly over medium heat.

  Once the tomatoes are slightly cooked, add the onions and stir-fry evenly. Season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, and continue stirring until well absorbed.

  Then add about 100ml of water, stir well and bring to a boil. Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey. Stir well.

  

  
• 5

  Finish the dish

  Once the sauce thickens, add the pan-seared chicken and cook for another 5 minutes to let the chicken absorb the sauce.

  Then you can garnish by adding a few thin slices of lemon and a little cilantro to make the dish more appealing.

  

  
• 6

  Final dish

  Delicious pan-seared chicken breast with lemon sauce, with tender chicken and a fragrant, sweet and sour lemon sauce, truly appealing, isn't it? You can serve this dish with cucumber and white rice for a delightful meal.