Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Tangy

Ingredients for Punjabi Lemon Chicken Recipe

Chicken cut into 8 pieces on the bone 750 grams

Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons

Lemon 1

Oil 2 tablespoons

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Ginger chopped 1 1/2 inches

Salt to taste

Onions sliced 2 medium

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander powder 1 teaspoon

Green chillies 7

Fresh coriander leaves 10-12 sprigs

Method

Step 1
Heat oil in a non stick pan, add cumin seeds and ginger and saute. Place chicken pieces in a bowl, add 2 tbsps lemon juice and salt and mix. Set aside to marinate for 2-4 hours.
Step 2
Add onions to the pan and saute till lightly coloured. Add turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well.
Step 3
Make small slits on green chillies and add to the pan. Halve the lemon, remove seeds and add to the pan. Add 1 cup water and mix.
Step 4
Roughly chop 10-12 fresh coriander leaf sprigs and add and mix well. When the water comes to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes. You can also cook it in an oven at 160° C for 40 minutes.
Step 5
Serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition Info

Calories : 2030
Carbohydrates : 190.5
Protein : 27.2
Fat : 127.9
Other : Iron: 11