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A plate of Malaysian-style lemon chicken, featuring fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy lemon sauce, accompanied by a generous portion of fluffy white rice.
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Malaysian-inspired Lemon Chicken

A Favorite Chicken Dish in Southeast Asia.
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: garlic lemon chicken, malaysian lemon chicken
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs, cubed (around 450 grams or 1 pound)
  • 1½ Tablespoons Soy sauce
  • ½ Tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoon Honey
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

Other Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced ginger
  • The juice of half a lemon
  • ½ Lemon, sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Green onion
  • Sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Start by adding into a bowl the cubed chicken and all seasonings for the marinate. Mix it well and set it aside for 10 minutes.
  • In a pan on medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir fry it for about 6 minutes.
  • Add both ginger and garlic and stir fry it for about a minute.
  • Add the green onion, lemon juice and sliced lemon. Mix it well and turn off the heat.
  • Serve it immediately with a side of white rice.
    A plate of Malaysian-style lemon chicken, featuring fried chicken pieces coated in a tangy lemon sauce, accompanied by a generous portion of fluffy white rice.