Lemony Chicken With Fresh Coriander Recipe

Name: Lemony Chicken With Fresh Coriander
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1-inch cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds skinless chicken legs, drumstick and thigh separated; 5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped; 3 cups finely chopped coriander leaves; 1 bird's-eye chili, very finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 1-inch cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds skinless chicken legs, drumstick and thigh separated
5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
3 cups finely chopped coriander leaves
1 bird's-eye chili, very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Put the ginger and 1/4 cup water into a blender and blend into a paste.
2
Set aside.
3
Place the oil in a wide, heavy, preferably nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
4
When hot, add as many chicken pieces as fit in a single layer and brown on both sides.
5
Remove them and continue until all the chicken is browned.
6
Add the garlic to the hot oil.
7
As soon as it turns medium brown, turn down the heat to medium and pour in the ginger paste.
8
Stir and fry for a minute.
9
Add the fresh coriander, chili, cayenne, cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric and salt.
10
Cook, stirring, for a minute.
11
Add the chicken pieces as well as any juices that have accumulated.
12
Add 2/3 cup water to the pot and the lemon juice.
13
Stir and bring to a boil.
14
Cover tightly, turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
15
Turn the chicken pieces over.
16
Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through.
17
Remove the chicken.
18
If the sauce is too thin, boil some of the liquid away over a higher heat.
19
Serve with basmati rice.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1-inch cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds skinless chicken legs, drumstick and thigh separated, 5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemony Chicken With Fresh Coriander falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Chicken With Fresh Coriander

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