Spicy Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ⅔ cup tomato sauce; 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemongrass, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground coriander
⅔ cup tomato sauce
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemongrass, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

1
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breast into dice and place in a shallow dish.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Combine the remaining ingredients, except the cilantro, and pour over the chicken.
4
Leave to marinate for at least an hour, mixing occasionally.
5
Strain away the marinade from the chicken and reserve.
6
Preheat a non-stick wok or frying pan and dry-fry the chicken over a high heat for 5-6 minutes, turning it to seal all sides.
7
Add the reserved marinade and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes to allow the sauce to simmer gently and thicken.
8
Stir in the fresh cilantro and serve.

289

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 lemon, zest and juice, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Chicken 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.

Spicy Lemon Chicken

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