Chicken breast in soy sauce
Description
Chicken breast prepared according to this recipe with soy sauce at home can be served with any side dish (rice or noodles would be an excellent choice). The soy sauce can also be used as a marinade, and the chicken can be grilled or baked in the oven.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour a little vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) into a frying pan and place it over heat. Wash the chicken breast and dry it with a paper towel. Then carefully place it into the heated oil. To make the soy sauce chicken breast juicy at home, it should be seared over high heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
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Step 2
2. Meanwhile, you can prepare the lemon or lime. Wash it thoroughly, cut into wedges, and squeeze the juice. Be careful to ensure that no seeds end up in the juice.
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Step 3
3. When the chicken has developed a nice golden crust on both sides, pour soy sauce, a little water, and lime juice into the pan. To ensure the chicken breast is thoroughly simmered, cover the pan with a lid for 5-6 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Did you know how to make soy sauce chicken breast even more flavorful? You can place lime slices on the skillet, which will infuse the dish with their aroma. It's best to cook the chicken over medium or high heat so that it doesn't become too soft or dry.
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Step 5
5. After about 5 minutes, remove the lid from the skillet and, if necessary, continue cooking the chicken breast until done (cooking time depends on the size of the chicken breast).
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Step 6
6. Remove the cooked chicken breast from the pan, and leave the sauce on the heat for a while to slightly reduce and thicken. If desired, you can add some garlic or ground pepper to it.
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Step 7
7. It's best to cut the chicken into small pieces so that it absorbs the sauce better.
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Step 8
8. Serve these breasts with your favorite side dish or fresh vegetables, generously pouring the sauce on top.