LEMONY CHICKEN WITH FRESH CORIANDER

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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1-inch cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds skinless chicken legs, drumstick and thigh separated
5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
3 cups finely chopped coriander leaves
1 bird's-eye chili, very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put the ginger and 1/4 cup water into a blender and blend into a paste. Set aside.
  • Place the oil in a wide, heavy, preferably nonstick pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add as many chicken pieces as fit in a single layer and brown on both sides. Remove them and continue until all the chicken is browned.
  • Add the garlic to the hot oil. As soon as it turns medium brown, turn down the heat to medium and pour in the ginger paste. Stir and fry for a minute. Add the fresh coriander, chili, cayenne, cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric and salt. Cook, stirring, for a minute. Add the chicken pieces as well as any juices that have accumulated. Add 2/3 cup water to the pot and the lemon juice. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover tightly, turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces over. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken. If the sauce is too thin, boil some of the liquid away over a higher heat. Serve with basmati rice.

Md Rolamin
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Bwalya
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yryyd Yedt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nawan Lama
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I'm not a huge fan of coriander, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Natasha Walker
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This lemony chicken with fresh coriander recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.