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Middle eastern cilantro lemony chicken

How to make cilantro lemony chicken

A simple cilantro lemony chicken seasoned with pepper and salt.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle eastern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken-250 gm
  • Lemon juice-1 tbsp
  • Chopped cilantro-2 tbsp
  • Crushed pepper-1/2 to 1 tbsp based on the preferred spiciness
  • Salt
  • Oil-1 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into small pieces.
  • Marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Keep it aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan. Shallow fry the chicken in medium heat while turning the chicken between intervals.

Notes

  • I didn't add turmeric powder to this recipe. Adding turmeric powder or any other spice will totally change the taste, flavor, and appearance.
  • Boneless chicken is the best option to use in this recipe.
  • Only Cilantro leaves were used in this recipe. Remove the stem part before adding them.
  • Adjust the lemon juice based on the level of sourness you prefer.
  • Overcooking may cause the dish to dry out.
Keyword chicken stir fry, cilantro, cilantro lemon chicken, lemony chicken, simple chicken side dish