Lemon Chicken – Indo-Chinese Style
Recipe Summary
- A tangy and spicy Indo-Chinese Lemon Chicken recipe featuring crispy fried chicken pieces tossed with bell peppers, onions, and a zesty lemon sauce. This dish is prepared without artificial colors or MSG, offering a healthier homemade alternative to restaurant versions. It's perfect as an appetizer or a main course.
All Ingredients - For Chicken Marination
- Boneless Chicken 200 gms
- Salt to taste
- Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
- Crushed Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp
- Cornflour 1/4 cup
- Refined Flour (Maida) 1/4 cup
- Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
- Water as needed
All Ingredients - For Gravy
- Cooking Oil 2-3 tbsp
- Chopped Ginger 1 tbsp
- Chopped Garlic 1 tbsp
- Sliced Onions 150-200 gms
- Chopped Green Chillies 5-6
- Chopped Capsicum 150-200 gms
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
- Crushed Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp
- Cornflour Slurry 2 tsp cornflour + 4 tsp water
- Spring Onion Rings 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice 1-2 tsp
- Lemon Slices 3
Tools You'll Need
- Kadai
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Take 200 gms of boneless chicken (cut into long pieces). Add salt to taste, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp crushed pepper powder, 1/4 cup cornflour, 1/4 cup refined flour (Maida), and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Mix everything thoroughly. Add a little water if needed to achieve a good coating. You can for or deep fry directly.
Step 2: Deep Fry the Chicken
Heat cooking oil in a kadai. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Deep fry the chicken on high flame until they turn crispy and golden brown. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and set aside.
Step 3: Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables
In the same kadai, use about 2-3 tbsp of the remaining oil. Add 1 tbsp chopped ginger and 1 tbsp chopped garlic. for a short while until fragrant. Add 150-200 gms of sliced onions and 5-6 chopped green chilies. briefly. Then, add 150-200 gms of chopped capsicum. Fry on high flame, ensuring the vegetables remain slightly crunchy and are not overcooked.
Step 4: Add Spices and Cornflour Slurry
Add salt to taste (be mindful as chicken already has salt), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp crushed pepper powder. Mix well. Prepare a cornflour slurry by mixing 2 tsp cornflour with 4 tsp water. Pour the slurry into the kadai and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Combine Chicken and Finish
Add 1/2 cup of spring onion rings to the gravy. Immediately add the deep-fried chicken pieces and mix everything thoroughly on high flame for about , ensuring the chicken is well coated with the sauce. Turn off the gas. Add 1-2 tsp of lemon juice and 3 lemon slices. Mix gently.
Step 6: Serve Lemon Chicken
Transfer the Lemon Chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and some additional spring onion rings for presentation. Serve hot and enjoy!
Pro Tips
• Avoid using artificial colors or Ajinomoto for a healthier version.
• Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your spice preference.
• Fry the chicken on high flame to ensure it becomes crispy.
Recipe Variations
• You can use chicken with bone if preferred, just adjust cooking time.
• Experiment with other vegetables like carrots or broccoli for added nutrition.
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