Lemon Shredded Chicken Recipe (Light, Fragrant & Refreshing)
- Cupful Days
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Bright, zesty, and incredibly comforting!! This Lemon Shredded Chicken is a light steamed dish that lets natural chicken flavours shine.
Steaming the chicken with ginger and red dates creates a delicate, aromatic base, while fresh lemon adds a refreshing lift that makes every bite feel clean and satisfying.
Perfect as a cold appetizer, light main, or sharing dish for warm days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Naturally refreshing – Lemon balances the richness of the chicken
Juicy & tender – Steaming keeps the meat moist
Built-in sauce base – Uses natural chicken essence, so so so juicy!!
Customisable heat – Mild by default, spicy if you like
Ingredients
2 chicken legs (or 2 drumsticks)
A few slices of lemon
4 red dates
A few slices of ginger
Seasoning:
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
Garnish:
Coriander (optional)
Chopped red chilli (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare for steaming
Place an upside-down bowl in the centre of a large steaming plate.Arrange the chicken around the bowl as shown in your setup.
2. Steam the chicken
Lay ginger slices and red dates over the chicken.Steam over high heat for 25 minutes, until fully cooked.
3. Cool & shred
Remove from heat and let the chicken cool completely.Shred the meat into thin strips and set aside.
4. Make the lemon sauce
Lift the bowl in the centre (careful, it can be very hot! let it cool before removing or use gloves!) this will release the rich chicken essence collected during steaming.
Use this liquid as the sauce base.Add light soy sauce, sugar, lemon slices, and ginger. Mix well until balanced.
5. Assemble & serve
Drizzle the lemon sauce over the shredded chicken.Garnish with coriander.
Optional Add-On
Add chopped red chilli for a punch of heat and extra fragrance
Serving Tips
Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature
Pair with rice or enjoy as a refreshing appetiser
Spoon extra sauce over before serving for maximum flavour
