LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN | EASY LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE

I have prepared this crispy lemon chicken dish numerous times at home, and each time, the dish has been devoured in a matter of minutes. The combination of the crispy chicken and the tangy lemon sauce is just too good to resist.

If you have ever dined out on a plate of lemon chicken and wondered how you could make such delicious food in your kitchen, here’s your chance. This is a simple lemon chicken recipe for beginners.

🍋 What Is Lemon Chicken?

Lemon chicken Chinese-style dish crispy is a traditional dish in which crispy fried chicken pieces are served with a lemon sauce made using lemon juice and some other basic ingredients.

Ingredients for a great dish:

Crispy fried chicken pieces
Fresh lemon flavor
Sweet and sour taste

Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Chicken:

• Chicken, large pieces with bones- 500 gms

For Marination:

• Salt- 1 tsp
• Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp (coarse granules)
• Lemon Juice- 2 tsp
• Thick whisked curd/yogurt- 2 tbsp
• Ginger Garlic Paste- 1.5 tsp

Whole Spices:

• Green Cardamom- 3
• Cloves-3
• Cinnamon- 2
• Black Peppercorns- 10

Other Ingredients:

• Whisked curd/plain yogurt- 4 tbsp
• Crushed Pepper- 1/4 tsp
• Green Chillies, slit- 4
• Garam Masala Powder- 1/4 tsp
• Oil- 3 tbsp
• Butter- a dollop (1 tbsp)
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 1 tbsp

Preparation

First, grind the black peppercorns to obtain the coarsely powdered grains. This aids in extracting better flavors from the black peppercorns, unlike when the latter are ground to obtain fine powder.

The next step would be combining all the marinade ingredients in a bowl with the chicken pieces, followed by stirring and mixing everything together. Allow the preparation to marinate for around one hour, which ensures that the chicken pieces become more tender by absorbing the flavors in it.

Whisk the curd/yogurt in another separate bowl to make sure there are no lumps.

Slit the green chilies into halves while chopping the coriander leaves into small pieces.

Process:

• Heat oil & butter in a flat pan and add the whole spices.
• Once it splutters, add the marinated chicken & fry on high heat for 1 min and then flip the chicken pieces.
• Continue to fry for 2-3 more mins on high turning the pieces a few times.
• Add the balance marinade and continue to fry on both sides for another 5 mins on medium heat till evenly browned.
• Now reduce the heat to low, add the whisked curd/plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp crushed Pepper, slit green chillies and mix everything well.
• Cover & cook on low heat for 15 mins, flipping and stirring after 10 mins. Cook till the liquid has nearly dried and the chicken is tender.
• Now add the garam masala powder, mix well and fry for another 5 mins till the chicken pieces are browned.
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

 Serving Suggestions

The dish can be served with:

Rice
Noodles
Stir-fried vegetables

It will make for a great dinner suggestion for chicken lovers with their family members.

 Variations

 Spicy Lemon Chicken
Add some chili flakes
 Healthy Lemon Chicken
Air fryer lemon chicken recipe healthy
 Honey Lemon Chicken
Increase the amount of honey

 Storing Tips

Store in the fridge for up to two days
Reheat in the oven or air fryer
Do not reheat in the microwave as it softens the chicken

Reasons Why You’ll Absolutely Fall in Love with This Lemon Chicken

Quick and simple to prepare at home
Crispy and succulent taste
Sour and sweet taste
Prepared from basic ingredients
Great lemon chicken recipe for an easy meal

It’s a perfect lemon chicken recipe that only takes 30 minutes to make.