Tangy Pepper Lemon Chicken Recipe

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This afternoon it is time to give your tummy and taste buds a treat with this delicious, tangy and soft pepper lemon chicken recipe.

To prepare this treat, using chicken breast is a better option. It is also best to consume this yummy recipe after half an hour so that the gravy gets soaked into every piece of the diced chicken.

To make this yummy afternoon treat a whole lot better, pair the pepper lemon chicken with either ghee rice or peas pulav. So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at this pepper lemon chicken recipe.

Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

You Will Need

• Boneless Chicken Breasts- 2 pieces
• Ginger-2 tsp
• Garlic-2 tsp
• Pepper powder - 2tbsp
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp
• Cumin powder-2 tsp
• Coriander powder-2 tsp
• Garam Masala powder-1 tsp
• Red chili powder-1 tsp
• Lemon Juice -2 tbsp
• Salt-to taste
• Curd -1 cup
• Oil -2 tbsp

Procedure

1. You begin my marinating the chicken with turmeric and salt.Keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces.
3. Saute the chicken until it turns a little golden brown in colour.
4. Now add the ginger and garlic. Saute these ingredients with the chicken on a low flame.
5. Add in turmeric,cumin,coriander, pepper powder, garam masala and red chili. Saute on medium heat until you see the oil separating from the sides of the pan.
6. Now add the lemon juice to the pan and give it a good stir.
7. Beat the curd in a bowl.Take the pan off the heat and mix the curd into the chicken.
8. Bring it back on the low heat and continue to stir the whole mixture until it comes to a boil. Allow it to cook for sometime and then garnish with chopped coriander.

Nutrition Tip
Chicken is a lean meat so it is advisable for those who are watching their weight. It also contains lemon which cuts the calories as you eat this yummy treat.

Tip
Make sure you use chicken breast or boneless chicken to make this pepper lemon chicken recipe.