Lemon chicken
Lemon chicken is an Indo Chinese fusion dish .It is usually served as a Starter in Parties or can be had along with any Chinese main course.
Servings: 3
Calories: 191kcal
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- ½ kg Chicken
- 2 Green Chilli
- 1 tsp Soya Sauce
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Oil
- ¼ tsp Sugar
- Coriander Leaves to garnish
To Marinate:
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice –
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- Clean the chicken and add in the ingredients mentioned in the To Marinate table one by one.
- Mix everything well. Allow the chicken to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
- In a pan add in oil once it heats add in the green chilli. Saute for few secs and then add in finely chopped onions and cook till it's soft.
- Next add in the marinated chicken and mix well. Close and cook till the chicken is half cooked.
- Next add in Sugar, Salt and mix well then add in the Soya Sauce and mix well.
- Cook till the chicken is soft and dry, check for salt and spice add if anything is required. Garnish with Coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
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Notes
- Don’t skip adding sugar as it brings together the flavours and enhances the taste.
- Use fresh Lemon.
- The more you marinate the chicken the more juicy it is.
- Tasted best when served with Plain Rice and Sambar or any Chinese Food.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.3g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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