Lemon Chicken Chicken Recipe - Chicken with Gandharaja Lemon & Green Chili

Step 1: To begin making the Lebu Lonka Murgi recipe, marinate the chicken pieces with a little salt, gondhoraj lebu lemon juice, onion juice, ginger juice, green chili paste and half of the yoghurt

Step 2: Refrigerate for 1-2 odd hours

Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, once it is smoking hot, add in the black peppercorns and garlic

Step 4: Saute till light brown

Step 5: Add the marinated chicken and set the marinade aside

Step 6: Stir the garlic over high heat till light brown

Step 7: Add the ginger juliennes, black pepper powder, green chillies, remaining yogurt and the marinade, cook for 4-5 minutes

Step 8: You could add a a touch of honey if needed to balance out the flavours

Step 9: Add 1/2 a cup of warm water and the lime leaves, continue to cook till the chicken is tender

Step 10: Adjust seasonings to suit your taste

Step 11: Switch off the flame, add in the lemon slices, cover and allow to stand for 10 odd minutes

Step 12: Serve hot

Step 13: Serve Lebu Lonka Murgi with Steamed Rice or Whole Wheat Laccha Paratha for a weekend meal