Lime Coriander and Ginger Schnitzel with Braised Potatoes

Lime is consumed in numerous eatables and the oil extracted from the skin is extensively used in soft drink concentrates, cosmetics, disinfectants and countless other products. Lime is valued in cooking both for the acidity of the juice and the floral aroma of the zest. Limes are a good source of vitamin C and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. The compounds found in the fragrant oils extracted from lime stimulate the digestive system and increase secretion of digestive juices while the flavonoids break down the macro molecules of the food.

Ingredients serve 2

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat (500g)
2 lime zest and juice
⅛ tsp sea salt

1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
1 tsp fresh grated ginger

¼ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup sesame seeds

⅛ cup grated fresh parmesan (17g)

2 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients for braised potatoes

400g potatoes cut into bite sized pieces

1 carrot peeled & thinly sliced

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ finely chopped brown onion

4 tbls olive oil

Method

Slice chicken breast horizontal and beat the chicken breasts with a mallet until they are 10mm thick. Combine lime zest and juice, salt, coriander and grated fresh ginger in a bowl and add the chicken, cover and place in the fridge, allow to marinate for approx. 30 min. Prepare potatoes and bring to the boil allow to cook for 20 min. and drain. Meanwhile combine carrot, ground cinnamon and finely chopped brown onion in a bowl. Remove marinated chicken breast from fridge and cover in the mixture of breadcrumbs, sesame seeds and parmesan. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts and cook for approx 4 minutes, then turn over, cook for an additional 3 minutes and place on a serving plate. Pour the 4 tablespoon oil on the frying pan and place carrot mix into the hot oil for approx. 2 minutes while stirring. Add potatoes and cook for further 2 minutes while turning it around on the pan.

Note: Some of the coating will fall off the chicken and it becomes nice and crispy, use this for topping the dish.