Many housewives are often hesitant to process chicken breasts due to their tough texture and lack of flavor absorption.
However, there is a secret to making chicken meat tender and flavorful using a cheap and common ingredient found in the kitchen: lemon.
Lemon helps to sweeten the chicken meat and the acids in lemon break down the fibers, resulting in a softer texture.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
Place the chicken breasts in a pot and add enough water to cover the meat. Avoid stacking the pieces on top of each other – use a larger pot or cook in batches if necessary.
Add a few slices of lemon, salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
Once the water is boiling, skim off any foam that appears on the surface.
Cover the pot and reduce the heat.
Boil for approximately 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and check if the chicken is fully cooked.
Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of each piece, but generally 8-15 minutes should suffice.
Turn off the heat and allow the chicken to cool. Avoid soaking in hot water for too long, as this can result in tough meat. Save the chicken broth for other uses, such as cooking rice or making soups.
Slice or cut the chicken according to your preference.
By following this method, you can ensure that chicken breast dishes, even those aimed at weight loss, will no longer have tough meat.
Source: Family and Society