Lemon chicken

Name: Lemon chicken
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, bone-in; 1 cup yogurt, beaten; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 tsp. pepper powder; To taste, salt; 2 lemons, juiced; 1/2 cup oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. pepper corns; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. garlic paste; 1/2 cup water; To taste, pepper powder; 1/2 tsp. corn flour+ 1 cup water (slurry); 2 green chillies, slit; 2 tbsp. ginger, julienned

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

Lemon chicken is a versatile dish that can be prepared in various styles, each offering unique flavours and cooking methods. These recipes showcase the adaptability of lemon chicken, making it suitable for different cuisines and occasions. Whether you prefer it spicy, buttery, or herby, there's a lemon chicken recipe to suit your taste.

My take on this dish is characterized by its savory and slightly spicy flavours, made healthier by stir-frying rather than deep-frying.
This quick recipe focuses on a citrus marinade and is typically ready in about 30 minutes. For video recipe: https://youtu.be/mPPwb3bRafc

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

30minutes

4 servings

1 kgchicken, bone-in
1 cupyogurt, beaten
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1 tsp.pepper powder
To taste, salt
2lemons, juiced
1/2 cupoil
1 tsp.cumin seeds
2bay leaves
1 tsp.pepper corns
1 tsp.cloves
1 tsp.garlic paste
1/2 cupwater
To taste, pepper powder
1/2 tsp.corn flour+ 1 cup water (slurry)
2green chillies, slit
2 tbsp.ginger, julienned

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Steps

30minutes

1

In a bowl add the chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper powder and cumin seeds.
2

Mix well to coat the chicken and rest for 10 minutes.
3

Heat pan and add oil.
4

Once hot add bay leaves, cumin seeds, pepper corns and cloves. Splutter.
5

Add the chicken and fry till colour changes.
6

Add garlic paste and fry 1 minute.
7

Add the marinade and water. Mix, cover and cook 12 minutes.
8

Add pepper powder, green chillies, ginger and slurry. Mix well. Cover and simmer to desired consistency.
9

Serve with lemon slices.