Best 3 Spicy Ginger And Lemon Chicken Recipes

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our spicy ginger and lemon chicken recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the zesty tang of lemon, the warmth of ginger, and the succulent tenderness of chicken, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes.

Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing cucumber salad and a delightful lemon cake. The cucumber salad offers a crisp and light contrast to the richness of the chicken, while the lemon cake provides a sweet and tangy finish to your meal. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the flavors of the main dish, ensuring a truly memorable dining experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN

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"I took a favorite recipe and modified it to work in our slow cooker," writes Nancy Rambo of Riverside, California. "We enjoy this tender lemony chicken with rice or buttered noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, chili powder and paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
Hot cooked noodles
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the onion, water, lemon juice, oil and seasonings. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm., In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually add the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON GINGER CHICKEN

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Make and share this Lemon Ginger Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, halfs boneless, skinless
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemnon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (I use 1/2 teaspoon)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with mallet or rolling pin to 1/4 inch thickness; combine the next 3 ingredients on a plate; press both sides of chicken breasts into flour mixture until well coated.
Heat olive oil in a large frypan on medium high; add chicken, cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side until no longer pink inside; transfer to plate, cover and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium, add next 7 ingredients to same frypan; heat and stir scraping any brown bits from bottom until simmering.
Stir second amount of broth into cornstarch in a small bowl; add to lemon juice mixture; heat and stir until simmering and thickened; reduce heat to medium low, return chicken to frypan; turn to coat both sides, cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

SPICY GINGER CHICKEN

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This simple dish will be familiar to many people-it shows up in Chinese restaurants as well. Chicken and ginger go together beautifully, and some people love this dish with beef instead. Ginger is also a healthy seasoning. If possible, try to get young ginger, which has a pink root. You can also add any veggies you like to this dish.

Provided by Roy A.

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chicken breasts, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons oil
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, cut in half and sliced
1 cup ginger, shredded
1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 red chili peppers, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water
1 cup spring onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps:

Put oil into wok or frying pan. When hot, add garlic and stir-fry until brown.
Add onion and chicken; stir-fry until chicken begins to turn white.
Add ginger and red pepper, combine well.
Add chilies and chicken stock/water, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Check chicken is white throughout, and then add spring onions. Cook for 30 seconds (until onions are slightly soft).
Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 1622.2, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.5

Tips:

Use fresh ginger and lemon: Fresh ginger and lemon zest add a bright, citrusy flavor to the chicken. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, but the flavor will be less intense.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.
Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after cooking. The chicken will become dry and tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This spicy ginger and lemon chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a crispy skin. The sauce is tangy and spicy, with a hint of sweetness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.