🏷️ Category: lunch
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Elevate your lunch game with this succulent brined chicken breast paired with a rich caramelized onion dipping sauce. Ready in just 45 minutes, this protein-packed dish delivers tender, flavorful chicken every time. The brine ensures maximum juiciness while the tangy onion sauce adds a delightful contrast. Perfect for meal prep or a family lunch, each serving offers 33g of protein and only 220 calories. Follow our easy steps for restaurant-quality results at home!
🥘 Ingredients
• pepper6 servings
• chicken breast2 lbs
• cumin1 tsp
• juice of lime1
• lemon juice1 tsp
• oregano1 Tbs
• salt6 servings
• sugar3 tablespoons
• onion1
• vinegar3 Tbs
• water3.5 cups
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
For the Dipping Sauce:Saut the onion in a tablespoon of olive oil until transparent
2
Let the onion cool
3
Place the onion in a food processor and add the rest of the ingredients
4
Give a few good chops until the desired consistency is reached
5
Place in a container and refrigerate
6
For the Chicken Breast:Combine all of the above in a pot; add the chicken and cover in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight
7
Remove from the brine and cut the chicken into desired sized pieces
8
Heat a 10 inch frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil
9
If the chicken is cut into to inch thickness it should take about 6 to 10 minutes over medium heat; turning the chicken pieces occasionally to saut evenly
10
Do not overcrowd the pan
11
Serve with the onion dipping sauce
