## Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe – Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili (Indian Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe – Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Dinner**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian
### Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe – Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili:
* 500 grams Chicken
* 2/3 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
* 10 Kaffir lime leaves
* 2 Gondhoraj lebu lemon – sliced
* 1 tablespoon Gondhoraj lebu juice
* 6 tablespoons Onion – puree
* 1/2 tablespoon Ginger – juice
* 2 teaspoon Green Chilli – paste
* 2 tablespoon Ginger – cut into fine juliennes
* 1 teaspoon Garlic – finely chopped
* 4 Green Chilli – slit
* 10 Whole Black Peppercorns
* 1/2 tablespoon Black pepper powder
* 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
* 1 teaspoon Honey – optional
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe – Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili:
1. marinate the chicken pieces with a little salt, gondhoraj lebu lemon juice, onion juice, ginger juice, green chili paste and half of the yoghurt.
2. Refrigerate for 1-2 odd hours.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, once it is smoking hot, add in the black peppercorns and garlic.
4. Saute till light brown.
5. Add the marinated chicken and set the marinade aside.
6. Stir the garlic over high heat till light brown.
7. Add the ginger juliennes, black pepper powder, green chillies, remaining yogurt and the marinade, cook for 4-5 minutes.
8. You could add a a touch of honey if needed to balance out the flavours.
9. Add 1/2 a cup of warm water and the lime leaves, continue to cook till the chicken is tender.
10. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste.
11. Switch off the flame, add in the lemon slices, cover and allow to stand for 10 odd minutes.
12. Serve hot.
13. Serve Lebu Lonka Murgi with Steamed Rice or Whole Wheat Laccha Paratha for a weekend meal.
### Tips for the Best Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe – Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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