Yassa Lemon Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut into serving portions
2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped, fresh hot chilies or cayenne
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. oil
2 medium onions, sliced in rings

Preparation

Place chicken in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish.
Season with garlic, chilies, ginger and salt.
Cover chicken with lemon juice and let marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
When ready to prepare, heat oil in a large frypan.
Pour off marinade and reserve.
Pat chicken pieces dry.
Brown in oil and transfer to a plate.
Pour off oil, leaving 2 tablespoons.
Return chicken to frypan and add marinade; bring to a fast boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
Ten minutes before chicken is done, add onions; let cook until slightly crisp.
Serve with rice.
Makes 4 servings.