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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Season chicken pieces with Shaoxing wine, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add ginger and the white parts of spring onions, stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry until lightly browned on all sides.
4. Add chopped salted lemon, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover the wok and braise for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
6. Stir in the green parts of spring onions before serving. Serve hot with rice.

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