How to Make Grilled Chicken Breast with Sweet and Sour Lemon Sauce, Aromatic and Tender Delicacy

How to Cook Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon Sauce

• 1

  Prepare and Marinate the Chicken Breast

  Remove the skin from the chicken breast you bought, rinse it with water, then rub salt evenly over the breast, and rinse again with clean water to eliminate the fishy smell. Let it drain or use a clean towel to pat it dry.

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

  Make sure the chicken absorbs the seasoning evenly on both sides. Gently pat the meat to help the seasoning penetrate. Then let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  Tips for Preparing Chicken Breast to Eliminate Odor:

  • After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of alcohol and sliced ginger, crushed to rub and massage the entire chicken breast once again to help eliminate odors and impurities. Rinse thoroughly and let it drain.
  • Alternatively, you can add lemon to water and soak the chicken breast for 15 – 20 minutes. After that, take it out, rinse it with cold water, and let it drain.

  

  
• 2

  Pan-Seal the Chicken Breast

  Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium-low heat, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add the chicken to pan-sear. After a while, add crushed lemongrass, 20g of garlic, and 1 peeled shallot to the pan.

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

  

  
• 3

  Preparation of Vegetables

  Tomatoes and onions are cleaned, drained, then diced as shown.

  Ginger and remaining shallots are also peeled and sliced.

  Remove the seeds from the chili and chop it finely.

  
• 4

  Making 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 over medium heat.

  Once the tomatoes are slightly cooked, add the onions and stir well. Season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, continuing to stir to absorb the flavors.

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

  

  
• 5

  Completion

  Once the sauce thickens, add the grilled chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the chicken absorb the sauce.

  Then you can garnish by adding a few thinly sliced lemon pieces and a bit of cilantro to make the dish more appealing.

  

  
• 6

  Final Product

  Delicious pan-seared chicken breast with lemon sauce featuring tender, flavorful chicken, fragrant lemon taste, and a rich, sweet-and-sour sauce that is truly appealing, isn’t it? You can enjoy this dish with cucumber and white rice for a delightful meal.