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 skinless boneless chicken breats, with small fillet removed (about 3/4 pounds); 1 egg; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; Juice of 1 lemon, strained (about 1/4 cup); 5 tbsp (70 ml) (firmly packed) light brown sugar; 1 slice unpeeled gingerroot, 1 x 1/2 inch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch plus additional for dredging chicken; 1 cup (225 ml) canola, corn, or peanut oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame see oil; Lemon slices and parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 skinless boneless chicken breats, with small fillet removed (about 3/4 pounds)
1 egg
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
Juice of 1 lemon, strained (about 1/4 cup)
5 tbsp (70 ml) (firmly packed) light brown sugar
1 slice unpeeled gingerroot, 1 x 1/2 inch
2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch plus additional for dredging chicken
1 cup (225 ml) canola, corn, or peanut oil
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame see oil
Lemon slices and parsley, for garnish

1
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and remove any visible fat.
2
With the broad side of a Chinese knife or a heavy object such as a folling pin, pound the chicken breasts to flatten slightly.
3
Lightly beat the egg and salt in a shallow bowl.
4
Place the breasts in the egg mixture and turn a few times to coat evenly.
5
Set aside for 10 minutes.
6
Combine the lemon juice, sugar, gingerroot, and 1 cup (225 ml) water in a small saucepan on an unlit burner.
7
Remove a third of the mixture and combine with the 2 tbsp (30 ml) of cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch is dissolved.
8
Heat the oil over medium heat in a stir-fry pan or skillet large enough to hold the breasts.
9
Place cornstarch in a pie pan.
10
Remove the breasts from the egg and press into the cornstarch, coating both sides well and shaking off excess.
11
When the oil is hot, fry the breasts for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until both sides are lightly browned and chicken is cooked through.
12
Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
13
Cut each chicken breast into 3/4-inch-wide slices.
14
Arrange on a shallow platter and keep warm.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skinless boneless chicken breats, with small fillet removed (about 3/4 pounds), 1 egg, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt, Juice of 1 lemon, strained (about 1/4 cup), 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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