Salted Lemon Chicken鹹檸檬雞
This comforting dish features succulent chicken braised with preserved salted lemon, creating a unique tangy and savory flavor profile. A nostalgic taste of Hong Kong home cooking.
01Ingredients
- 800g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2-3 pieces preserved salted lemon, roughly chopped
- 3 slices ginger
- 2 spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
- 250ml chicken stock
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Nutrition (per serving)538kcal
- Protein52.3g
- Carbs8.4g
- Fat28.6g
Fiber 0.3 gSodium 1247 mg
02Steps
- Season chicken pieces with Shaoxing wine, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add ginger and the white parts of spring onions, stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry until lightly browned on all sides.
- Add chopped salted lemon, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the wok and braise for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the green parts of spring onions before serving. Serve hot with rice.
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