Lemon Chicken
Bright, fresh, beautifully light
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sauce thick or thin?
The lemon sauce is slightly thickened with a cornstarch slurry to create a glossy glaze.
Is this dish spicy?
Not at all. The predominant flavors are tart lemon and a subtle underlying sweetness.
Is the chicken crispy?
Unlike the breaded versions, our chicken is lightly pan-fried to remain soft and tender in the citrus sauce.
Is artificial lemon flavoring used?
No, we use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for a natural citrus flavor.
What should I eat this with?
It pairs very with simple steamed jasmine rice or lightly seasoned Hakka noodles.
About Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is part of the Indo-Chinese family, the hybrid cuisine the Hakka Chinese community developed in Kolkata by adapting Chinese cooking to Indian flavours. It is honestly not a North Indian dish and not an authentic Chinese one, but a crossover creation, and it suits diners who lean towards sweet and tart rather than hot.
Our version is built around keeping the chicken soft. Rather than a heavy batter, the boneless pieces are lightly pan-fried so they stay tender in the sauce instead of turning crunchy. That sauce is a sweet-and-sour lemon glaze made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, sugar, soy and chicken stock, thickened with a little cornflour slurry into something glossy that lightly coats each piece. We use real lemon, not artificial flavouring, so the citrus tastes clean and natural. The chicken is halal-marked and bought fresh from Makro every day, the sauce is made in-house by our chef from Uttarakhand, and there is no pork or alcohol used anywhere, so the dish is halal-friendly. Each plate is cooked fresh to order in a hot wok.
This is a mild dish, with bright tartness and a gentle underlying sweetness as the leading flavours and no real chilli heat, though the kitchen can add a little if you want some warmth. The result is light and a touch sticky rather than rich or heavy, which makes it a good choice when you want something refreshing on the table. It pairs nicely with plain steamed jasmine rice or lightly seasoned Hakka noodles, both of which keep the focus on the citrus.
Two minutes from Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium and Lancaster Hotel; free parking at the Bangchak gas station right next door. Visit BHARAT →
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