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Lemon and Coriander Chicken

Manila Spoon
Fresh lemon juice, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs add so much flavor to this succulent chicken dish - Lemon and Coriander Chicken. An easy and delicious option for a weeknight family meal!
4.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian Cuisine, South East Asian
Servings 8
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless, cut up
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil or oil of choice,
  • 3 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 6 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 teaspoons Chili powder, adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
  • Salt and ground Pepper, to taste
  • 1 large Lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Water, or as needed
  • 2 dried Bay leaves
  • 1 cup firmly packed fresh Cilantro or Coriander, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Extra Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil to medium, in a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pan with a lid. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, to taste. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are nicely browned all over. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Lower the heat. In the same pan, quickly stir-fry the garlic and freshly grated ginger until aromatic about 2 minutes. Stir in the rest of the spices (chili powder, ground coriander, turmeric, and cumin) and cook for another minute or until aromatic. The spiced need to be heated up to release their flavor.
  • Return the chicken pieces and stir to coat with the spices. Pour in the water and lemon juice and insert the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover and continue to cook on low to medium heat for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately with rice and some green veggies. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
For a more lemony flavor, halve the lemon juice. Add the first half with the water and cook the chicken. Once the dish is done, pour in the remaining lemon juice and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with rice!

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lemon cilantro chicken recipe, lemon coriander chicken recipe, lemon spiced chicken recipe
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