Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 large lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 large lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
1 egg, lightly beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice

1
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil; brush over both sides of chicken. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, water, cider vinegar and lemon slices to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until lemon slices are golden brown and sauce is thickened.
3
Meanwhile, place egg and remaining cornstarch in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in the egg, then cornstarch. In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375u00b0. Carefully place chicken in hot oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice and lemon mixture.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each), 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Lemon Chicken 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.

Chinese Lemon Chicken

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