lemon ginger chicken

Kaneohe, HI
Updated on Dec 15, 2010

Here is a tangy, sweet and savory recipe for chicken. I think many of us like the combination of these flavors on our taste buds (palate). I like to serve this over vegetables and brown rice. Have a taste, go on, you'll love it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Easy recipe, exotic flavors! Delicious served alongside stir-fried veggies or fried rice.

prep time
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 8 - chicken pieces
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • - white toasted sesame seeds
  • - green onion, chopped

How To Make lemon ginger chicken

  • Step 1
    Finely shred the peel from the lemon and also juice the lemon.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt.
  • Step 3
    In another bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2 Tbsp. water.
  • Step 4
    Rub the lemon peel mixture over the chicken pieces. Let stand for an hour.
  • Step 5
    In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and place chicken pieces in hot oil.
  • Step 6
    Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until well-browned, turn chicken pieces over and add lemon juice mixture.
  • Step 7
    Reduce heat cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or longer or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Step 8
    Transfer chicken pieces to a serving platter. Skim the oil and fat from the juices in the skillet and drizzle the sauce onto the chicken pieces.
  • Step 9
    Sprinkle with white toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Step 10
    Serves 4.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Keyword: #Ginger
Keyword: #lemon
Keyword: #FRESH
Keyword: #chicken
Collection: Lovable Lemon
Collection: Member's Choice
Ingredient: Chicken

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