Have you ever tried lemon shredded chicken like this? Extremely refreshing, sour, spicy, and delicious, specially designed to treat loss of appetite!
The method of lemon-shredded chicken is also straightforward, and novice Xiaobai can succeed at once.
Let’s do it together, friends who like it!
What is shredded chicken
Shredded chicken is a famous local traditional dish in China and a traditional Hakka delicacy.
The golden skin is one of the selling points of the shredded chicken.
The golden chicken skin is crystal clear and exudes a sweet fragrance.
The meat is delicate, with moderate fat, delicious and juicy.
It is neither greasy nor hard to chew and has a strong fresh aroma.
What kind of chicken is best for shredded chicken?
Sanhuang Chicken is one of the best choices for shredded chicken, with crispy skin and fragrant meat.
Can chicken and lemon be eaten together?
Chicken and lemon can be eaten together.
Chicken is rich in high-quality protein, vitamin B, iron, phosphorus, and other nutrients.
Lemons are rich in vitamin C, organic acids, and other ingredients.
Eating them together can complement each other and promote the absorption of nutrients, improving the nutritional value of food.
lemon shredded chicken Ingredients
drumstick：4
lemon：1
coriander：2 sticks
Spicy millet：4
onion： half
garlic：6 petals
onion：1
ginger：1 fast
Steps for lemon shredded chicken
Prepare all the ingredients, soak the chicken legs in cold water for 2 hours in advance to remove the blood, and change the water several times during the period, so that the chicken will be more tender.
Let’s make a fairy sauce first, cut millet spicy rings, cut coriander, dice onion, mince garlic, and put it in a bowl for later use.
Slice lemons, put all the ingredients into a large bowl + 3 spoons of light soy sauce + 2 spoons of rice vinegar + 1 spoon of oyster sauce + 1 teaspoon of sugar, fully reconcile and set aside.
Pour water + chicken legs + green onion and ginger + 2 spoons of cooking wine + peppercorns into the pot, and bring to a boil over high heat.
There is still very little foam in the bloody water of soaked chicken legs. Skim off the foam and cook for 20 minutes on medium-low heat.
Prepare a pot of cold boiled water in advance, put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate, and soak the chicken legs in cold boiled water for 15 minutes after cooking, the chicken will be more crispy and tender.
Tear chicken thighs into strips.
Pour the adjusted sauce into the chicken thighs, mix well, and fully taste.
Take a bite of hot and sour and refreshing.
Notes
1. Wash the bought chicken legs, soak them in cold water for at least two hours, and change the water several times during the period.
2. If you don’t like chili, you can put less or no pepper, and you can also add crushed black pepper
3. Soaking in ice water must be cold boiled water or pure water
I have compiled the tutorial for making this dish below. If necessary, you can click below to print it out. I wish you success.
Lemon shredded chicken
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 4 drumstick
- 1 lemon
- 2 sticks coriander
- 4 Spicy millet
- half onion
- 6 petals garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 fast ginger
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients, soak the chicken legs in cold water for 2 hours in advance to remove the blood, and change the water several times during the period, so that the chicken will be more tender
- Let's make a fairy sauce first, cut millet spicy rings, cut coriander, dice onion, mince garlic, and put it in a bowl for later use
- Slice lemons, put all the ingredients into a large bowl + 3 spoons of light soy sauce + 2 spoons of rice vinegar + 1 spoon of oyster sauce + 1 teaspoon of sugar, fully reconcile, and set aside
- Pour water + chicken legs + green onion and ginger + 2 spoons of cooking wine + peppercorns into the pot, and bring to a boil over high heat
- There is still very little foam in the bloody water of soaked chicken legs. Skim off the foam and cook for 20 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Prepare a pot of cold boiled water in advance, put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate, and soak the chicken legs in cold boiled water for 15 minutes after cooking, the chicken will be more crispy and tender
- Tear chicken thighs into strips
- Pour the adjusted sauce into the chicken thighs, mix well and fully taste
- Take a bite of hot and sour and refreshing!