Lemon Chicken
6 servings
90 minutes
Lemon chicken is a bright and aromatic dish of European cuisine that captivates with the combination of citrus freshness and tender chicken meat. Historically, such recipes arose from the desire to add tanginess and freshness to traditional meat dishes, with lemon being the perfect complement. Fried pieces of chicken are infused with a spicy sauce made from lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and vegetables, creating a balanced flavor with a hint of sweetness. The composition is completed by crunchy cashews and fragrant cilantro that add textural richness and freshness. This dish is perfect for both family dinners and festive tables, adding a touch of sophistication and warmth. Serve it with rice or fresh vegetables to fully reveal the richness of flavor nuances.
1
Remove the skin from the thighs, cut the meat, and chop into pieces.
- Chicken thighs: 1 kg
2
Add egg whites and starch to the pulp. Mix everything.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Starch: 3 tablespoons
3
Fry chicken pieces in hot oil and drain excess fat.
- Chicken thighs: 1 kg
4
Chop onion, celery, and sweet pepper; sauté minced garlic and ginger. Add sugar, lemon juice, chopped vegetables, and broth.
- Onion: 150 g
- Celery stalk: 100 g
- Sweet pepper: 0.5 kg
- Ginger root: 20 g
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Chicken broth: 250 ml
5
Boil for a few minutes. Add soy sauce and starch dissolved in cold water. Heat the fried chicken thoroughly. Add sesame oil and mix everything.
- Soy sauce: 100 ml
- Starch: 3 tablespoons
- Chicken thighs: 1 kg
- Sesame oil: 10 ml
6
Sprinkle with cashews and chopped cilantro when serving.
- Cashew: 100 g
- Coriander: 200 g