Parvine's Indian Lemon Chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: Parvine's Indian Lemon Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil; 4 4-ounce (120 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup (30 g) chopped cilantro (fresh coriander); 1 jalapeAo or serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) coriander seed; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt (optional); 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
4 4-ounce (120 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup (30 g) chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
1 jalapeAo or serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt (optional)
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest

1
Put the ginger, garlic, and water in a food processor or blender..
2
Process to a smooth paste.
3
Set aside.
4
Lightly coat a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
5
Add oil and place over medium-high heat.
6
Add chicken thighs in a single layer and brown on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
7
Transfer chicken pieces to a heated plate.
8
To the skillet, add the cilantro, chile, cumin, coriander seed, turmeric, and salt (if using).
9
Stir constantly until herbs and spices become fragrant, about 1 minutes.
10
Stir in reserved ginger paste, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
11
Return thighs to the skillet and spoon sauce over the tops.
12
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Turn chicken pieces over and simmer, covered, for another 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through when tested with the tip of a knife.
14
Transfer chicken pieces to a serving platter, spooning sauce over the top.
15
Serve at once

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, vegetable cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Parvine's Indian Lemon Chicken Recipe 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.

Parvine's Indian Lemon Chicken Recipe

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