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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 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)

Steps

1. Marinate chicken thigh pieces with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper for at least 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the preserved lemon by deseeding and finely chopping it.
3. Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add sliced ginger and minced garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry until it's about 80% cooked and lightly browned.
5. Add sliced onion and bell pepper (if using) and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Stir in the chopped preserved lemon. Pour in the sauce mixture (light soy sauce, sugar, chicken broth or water). Bring to a simmer.
7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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