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Hand-torn Lemon Chicken First Release

Hand-torn Lemon Chicken First Release

Tender poached chicken legs are hand-torn into bite-sized pieces, then tossed with a zesty dressing of garlic, chilies, sesame seeds and fresh lemon juice, finished with cilantro for a bright, refreshing flavor.

Instructions

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    Add water to the pot, add scallion segments, ginger slices, and cooking wine, bring the chicken legs to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

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    Throw cold.

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    Tear into small pieces.

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    Take a bowl, add garlic cloves, bird's eye chili, green onions, and roasted white sesame seeds.

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    Pour hot oil over it to bring out the aroma. Then add salt, white sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame paste, and mix well to set the flavor.

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    Pour the sauce over the chicken.

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    Add a few more slices of seedless lemon and squeeze some lemon juice.

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    Finally, add the cilantro and mix well.

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    Finished product image.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • chicken drumstick
    to taste
  • Roasted white sesame
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Lemon
    to taste
  • Coriander
    to taste
  • Scallions and ginger
    to taste
  • Garlic clove
    to taste
  • Xiaomi chili
    to taste
  • Scallion
    to taste

Seasonings

  • cooking wine
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Sugar
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Oyster sauce
    to taste
  • sesame paste
    to taste