Cantonese Lemon Chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: Cantonese Lemon Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb Skinless boneless chicken breasts; 6 Tbsp. Cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour; 8 c. Oil, for deep-frying; 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil; 1 x Sliced lemon, if you like; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Rice wine, or possibly dry sherry; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 x Egg yolk; 1/8 tsp Pepper; 1/4 c. Sugar; 1/4 c. Chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. Water; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Cornstarch; 1 tsp Sesame oil, (or possibly vegetable oil); 1 x juice of one lemon

Servings: persons

3/4 lb Skinless boneless chicken breasts
6 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
8 c. Oil, for deep-frying
1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 x Sliced lemon, if you like
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Rice wine, or possibly dry sherry
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 x Egg yolk
1/8 tsp Pepper
1/4 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Water
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Sesame oil, (or possibly vegetable oil)
1 x juice of one lemon

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["Cut chicken breasts into very thin 2"" by 1-1/2"" slices.", "Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.", "Add in chicken; mix well.", "Let stand 15 min.", "Combine ingredients for lemon sauce in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.", "Mix flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl.", "Dip chicken in flour mix to coat.", "Heat 8 c. oil in a wok over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).", "Reduce heat to low.", "Carefully lower flour-coated chicken into warm oil with a slotted metal spoon.", "Deep fry 30 seconds to a minute, till chicken is light golden brown.", "Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, drain well over wok.", "Arrange on a platter.", "Remove oil from wok except 1 tsp..", "Heat oil remaining in wok over medium heat.", "Stir Lemon Sauce into warm oil.", "Bring to a boil.", "When sauce thickens slightly, add in 1 Tbsp.", "vegetable oil to make sauce glossy.", "Stir sauce and pour over chicken.", "Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately."]

4693

kcal

Calories

492

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb Skinless boneless chicken breasts, 6 Tbsp. Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour, 8 c. Oil, for deep-frying, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Lemon Chicken Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cantonese Lemon Chicken Recipe

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