Aparshakti & Aakriti's Beautiful Home! Cute Dog & 2 Family Recipes - Lemon Chicken & Beetroot Salad!

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 2‑inch pieces)
• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 2 medium Beetroot (peeled, boiled until tender, diced)
• 1 cup Pineapple (fresh, diced)
• ¼ cup Peanuts (unsalted, lightly toasted)
• 1 Tbsp Honey (pure, mild flavor)
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (for salad) (freshly squeezed)
• ½ tsp Salt (for salad) (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (for salad mixing)

Instructions

1. Boil Beetroot

   Place peeled beetroot in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until fork‑tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Prepare Salad Ingredients

   While beetroot cooks, dice pineapple, toast peanuts in a dry pan for 2‑3 minutes, and toast sesame seeds until fragrant. Set aside.

   Time: PT5M

3. Make Honey‑Lemon Dressing

   In a small bowl whisk together honey, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and ½ tsp salt until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Assemble Beetroot Salad

   Dice the boiled beetroot, combine with pineapple, toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and drizzle the honey‑lemon dressing. Toss gently with 1 tsp olive oil.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate Chicken

   In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, grated ginger, and sliced onion. Mix well and let rest for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cook Lemon Chicken

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, melt butter, then add the marinated chicken. Cook 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

7. Rest Chicken

   Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

8. Plate and Serve

   Arrange chicken pieces on a serving platter alongside a generous mound of beetroot salad. Garnish with extra toasted sesame seeds if desired.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

5 g