Chicken breast in soy sauce with lime and green salad
2 servings
20 minutes
Chicken breast in soy sauce with lime and green salad is a refined dish of Chinese cuisine, combining the tenderness of chicken meat with rich Asian flavors. Soy sauce adds depth and a slight spiciness to the chicken, while fresh lime contributes refreshing acidity that reveals the richness of aromas. The green salad serves as a crunchy base, highlighting the contrast of textures. This dish is perfect for a light dinner or an elegant gathering. In Chinese culinary tradition, marinating in soy sauce enhances the natural flavor of ingredients, while lime adds balance. The chicken is served hot with a thick and glossy sauce that makes each bite rich and appetizing. Additional oils like peanut or sesame will add even more flavor nuances. A wonderful choice for those who appreciate the harmony of simplicity and sophistication.
1
Heat the pan over high heat and add oil. Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels and fry on high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side to form a nice, crispy crust.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken breast: 300 g
2
While frying the chicken, prepare the lime (cut it into wedges) and the green salad: place it on the dish where you will serve the chicken. Tear the large leaves by hand.
- Lime: 1 piece
- Green salad leaves: 40 g
3
Once the chicken is fried, pour in soy sauce, water, and squeeze lime juice. Place the remaining lime peels next to the chicken. Stir, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer the chicken on high heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
- Water: 100 ml
- Lime: 1 piece
4
During this time, the chicken meat will cook well but remain tender and juicy. Remove the chicken breast from the sauce and slice it. Reduce the sauce over high heat until it becomes thick and glossy.
- Chicken breast: 300 g
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
5
Place pieces of chicken on top of the green salad, drizzle with hot sauce, and serve. Optionally, you can also drizzle the chicken with peanut oil, walnut oil, or sesame oil.
- Green salad leaves: 40 g
- Chicken breast: 300 g
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
- Lime: 1 piece
