Asian Style Chicken Breast

2 servings

25 minutes

Asian-style chicken breast is a gastronomic journey into a world of aromas and exquisite flavors. Pan-Asian cuisine is renowned for its balance of spices, heat, and tenderness, and this recipe is no exception. The combination of cream, coconut milk, and spices creates a velvety, rich sauce that envelops the golden chicken breast. Ginger, garlic, thyme, and rosemary add an exquisite depth of flavor to the dish while sun-dried tomatoes provide a tangy note. A garnish of fresh arugula makes the dish light, refreshing, and harmonious. It’s the perfect combination for those who love the rich aromas of Eastern cuisine but appreciate tenderness and refinement.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 999.7
• Proteins: 69.1g
• Fats: 68.8g
• Carbohydrates: 26.1g

Ingredients

• Mustard oil: 2 tbsp
• Chicken breast: 2 pc
• Ginger: 30 g
• Garlic: 10 g
• Turmeric: 1 tsp
• Cream 33%: 100 ml
• Coconut milk: 65 ml
• Rosemary: 1 sprig
• Thyme: 4 sprig
• Sea salt: to taste
• Butter: 30 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Sun-dried tomatoes in oil: 60 g
• Arugula: 200 g
• Ground chili pepper: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Place the chicken breast in the heated mustard oil in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mustard oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Chicken breast: 2 pieces

2. When the bottom side is browned, flip it over. Lower the heat slightly.

3. Peel and crush the ginger with a chef's knife.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 30 g

4. Chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 10 g

5. Salt the chicken breast and cover it. Cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

6. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

7. Lay out the ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 30 g

8. Add thyme and rosemary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Thyme: 4 sprigs
   • Rosemary: 1 sprig

9. Fry the ginger on both sides for 3 minutes and then remove everything from the oil. Add garlic to the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 10 g

10. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes over medium heat. Then pour in the cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 33%: 100 ml

11. Once the cream starts to simmer, add ground chili.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground chili pepper: 1 teaspoon

12. Add turmeric.

    Required ingredients:

    • Turmeric: 1 teaspoon

13. Mix and add coconut milk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Coconut milk: 65 ml

14. Add ground black pepper and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

15. Add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sun-dried tomatoes in oil: 60 g

16. Place the arugula in a deep plate.

    Required ingredients:

    • Arugula: 200 g

17. Stir the sauce occasionally and remove from heat after 3 minutes.

18. Place the cooked chicken on arugula.

19. Add the prepared sauce and serve.