Stir-fried Chicken with Preserved Lemon鹹檸檬炒雞
A unique and refreshing stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces infused with the distinct salty and tangy notes of preserved lemon. This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors.
01Ingredients
- 400g boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 (about 20g) preserved lemon, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/2 bell pepper (any color), sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10g ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- For Chicken Marinade:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Pinch of white pepper
- For Sauce:
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Nutrition (per serving)385kcal
- Protein38.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat18.2g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 512 mg
02Steps
- Marinate chicken thigh pieces with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the preserved lemon by deseeding and finely chopping it.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add sliced ginger and minced garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry until it's about 80% cooked and lightly browned.
- Add sliced onion and bell pepper (if using) and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the chopped preserved lemon. Pour in the sauce mixture (light soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth or water). Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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