🍽️Poultry

Lemon-Mint Chicken with Persian-Style Special Salad

Name: Lemon-Mint Chicken with Persian-Style Special Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 150 grams corn; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1–2 tablespoons dried mint; Juice of 2 lemons; 1 red onion, chopped; 1/4 white cabbage, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Small bunch of watercress, chopped; Radishes, chopped; Feta cheese, crumbled

"A vibrant, zesty explosion of citrus and cooling herbs that brings the bright flavors of a Persian garden straight to your dinner table."

Prep:20 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

1 chicken breast, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
150 grams corn
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1–2 tablespoons dried mint
Juice of 2 lemons
1 red onion, chopped
1/4 white cabbage, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Small bunch of watercress, chopped
Radishes, chopped
Feta cheese, crumbled

🌱 High-Protein🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 Low-Carb🌱 Mediterranean Diet⚡ Medium

❤️Health92%

😋Taste88%

🥳Joy85%

👨‍🍳Difficulty25/100

📜 The Story

This dish draws inspiration from the 'Torsh' (sour) flavor profiles of Northern Iran, where citrus and dried herbs are used to brighten lean proteins. It adapts the traditional chopped Shirazi salad by incorporating hearty cabbage and watercress, reflecting a modern fusion of Persian herb-heavy traditions and contemporary salad bowls.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

8/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

3/10

🍄umami

6/10

☕Bitter

2/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"The kitchen is transformed by the sharp, cooling aroma of dried mint blooming in citrus, while the plate offers a striking contrast between the warm, succulent glazed chicken and the icy, peppery crunch of fresh radishes and watercress."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

To unlock the maximum fragrance, crush the dried mint between your palms directly over the skillet to release its essential oils into the glaze.

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Avoid This

Adding the garlic too early with the chicken can cause it to burn; wait until the chicken is nearly cooked to ensure a sweet, aromatic garlic flavor.

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Storage

Store the chicken and salad in separate containers; the chicken can be reheated, but the salad should be eaten fresh to maintain its crisp texture.

Instructions

Heat a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly golden. Season with salt and black pepper.

Stir in the garlic, dried mint, and corn. Pour in the lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the liquid reduces and the chicken is well coated with the fragrant, tangy glaze.

Transfer the chicken mixture to a serving platter and keep warm.

In a bowl, combine the red onion, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, and watercress to form a fresh chopped salad.

Arrange the salad alongside the chicken. Finish with crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of chopped radishes. Serve immediately.