Chicken in Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoons cornflour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; ½ cup vegetable oil, for frying; 2 lemons, juice and zest of, finely grated; ⅓ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 -2 teaspoon chili flakes (1 tsp if you don't like it to be too spicy); 1 teaspoon cornflour or 1 teaspoon arrowroot, mixed with 1 tsp water; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 bunch scallion, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cornflour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ cup vegetable oil, for frying
2 lemons, juice and zest of, finely grated
⅓ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 -2 teaspoon chili flakes (1 tsp if you don't like it to be too spicy)
1 teaspoon cornflour or 1 teaspoon arrowroot, mixed with 1 tsp water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 bunch scallion, shredded

1
Combine the egg white, cornflour, salt, 2 tsp sesame oil and chicken in a bowl - stir to make sure the chicken is well coated.
2
Leave for about 20 minutes.
3
Heat oil in wok until hot.
4
Add chicken and cook until it turns white (it takes about 5 minutes).
5
Transfer to a bowl.
6
Wipe the wok clean and make the sauce.
7
Add olive oil and garlic, cook until aromatic.
8
Add the stock, lemon juice, 2 tsp sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce and shaoxing.
9
Bring to the boil.
10
Reduce heat and whisk in the cornflour or arrowroot mixture.
11
Simmer gently for a few moments and then add the chicken.
12
Stir fry to make sure the chicken is well coated and heated through properly.
13
Add a little sesame oil as final seasoning and serve scattered with scallions.
14
Serve with rice and steamed bok choy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips, 1 egg white, 2 teaspoons cornflour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Lemon Sauce 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.

Chicken in Lemon Sauce

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