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 (2 whole); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk; 7 tablespoons cornstarch; vegetable oil, for deep drying; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 whole)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
7 tablespoons cornstarch
vegetable oil, for deep drying
1 lemon
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Cut chicken into 12 pieces.
2
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, egg yolk, 1 tablespoon cornstarch; stir well.
3
Toss with chicken to coat well.
4
Dredge chicken pieces in 6 tablespoons cornstarch.
5
Heat oil in wok or deep pan.
6
Add chicken and deep fry until golden brown; remove and drain.
7
Meanwhile, slice lemon and combine with vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water.
8
Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon oil.
9
Stir until slightly thickened; pour over chicken.
10
Serve garnished with tomato and cucumber slices atop rice, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 whole), ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 egg yolk, 7 tablespoons cornstarch, 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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