Lemon and ginger chicken recipe

Lemon and Ginger Chicken recipe

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This Lemon and Ginger Chicken recipe is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the aromatic kick of ginger. The chicken is marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. It is then grilled or baked to perfection, creating a crispy and golden exterior. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a light and healthy meal option with a burst of citrusy and spicy flavors.

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Lemon and ginger chicken recipe details

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Ingredients

2	whole chicken breasts
3	egg whites
1 ½ tbsp	corn flour
	oil for deep frying
	For the sauce:
600 ml	lemon juice
240 ml	water
240 ml	chicken stock
1 tsp	grated green ginger
	green ginger, 2.5 cm long
1 tbsp	corn flour
1 tbsp	water
1 tbsp	honey
2 tbsp	sugar
1	shallot

Instructions

Skin chicken breasts, remove meat from bones cut meat into 5 mm strips.

Combine lightly beaten egg whites and corn flour, add chicken strips, mix well.

Heat oil in wok, add chicken strips, and fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Remove excess oil from pan, reserve one tablespoon.

Place chicken on serving plate, keep warm. Peel and thinly slice ginger. Combine lemon juice, water, crumbled stock cubes, grated ginger, honey and sugar in pan. Bring to boil. Combine corn flour and extra water, add to pan, stir until sauce boils and thickens reduce heat, simmer two minutes.

Heat reserved oil add sliced ginger, fry one minute add prepared sauce, simmer two minutes, pour over chicken. Garnish with chopped shallot.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a