Lemon Shredded Chicken
柠檬鸡丝 · pan chinese cuisine
Chicken breast is a go-to lean protein for lighter meals, and this lemon shredded chicken is juicy rather than dry, making it especially popular in spring and summer. The tips suggest slicing the chicken breast thinly first so it cooks through more easily.
Kwame BoatengGhanaian-American guy learning to recreate my mom's groundnut soup and jollof without calling her every time. Currently obsessed with getting smoky flavor on a stovetop.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- 4.1(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Sodium (mg)
- 309(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
1.0 whole
3.0 piece
Lemon柠檬
0.5 whole
0.06 cup
0.74 oz
Techniques you'll use
- Simmering (dun) ↗
Gentle low-heat cooking in liquid until flavors merge and meat softens.
- Chili-oil infusion ↗
Pour hot oil over ground chilies and spices to extract color and heat.
- Cold dressing (liang ban) ↗
Toss cooked or raw ingredients with a bold chilled dressing.
Steps
Place the chicken breast in a pot of cold water with scallion, ginger slices, and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine. Boil for about 10 minutes, until a chopstick can pierce through the meat. Remove, let cool, then shred into fine strips along the grain.
✅ Done when: A chopstick inserted into the thickest part of the breast goes through with no resistance.
In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Pour hot oil over them, then add 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons aromatic vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and a pinch of salt and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
✅ Done when: The oil sizzles over the aromatics and the dressing is smooth and evenly combined.
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Step 3
Slice the lemon and remove the seeds, cut the bird's eye chilies into sections, and chop the cilantro.
✅ Done when: All garnishes are sliced, seeded, and chopped and ready to add.
Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken, top with the chili sections, chopped cilantro, and lemon slices, and toss well to serve.
✅ Done when: Every strand of chicken is evenly coated with the dressing.