Chinese-style Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese-style Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 boneless chicken breasts; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; One 1/2 in (1cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded; Bok choy, steamed, to serve; Hot cooked rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
4 boneless chicken breasts
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp light brown sugar
One 1/2 in (1cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
Bok choy, steamed, to serve
Hot cooked rice, to serve

1
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl, add 1 1/4 cups cold water and whisk until smooth.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 200F (100F).
4
Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
5
Add enough oil to come about halfway up the sides of a heavy deep frying pan.
6
Heat over high heat to 350F (180C) on a deep-frying thermometer.
7
In batches, dip the chicken into the batter.
8
Carefully add to the oil and deep-fry, turning once, for 5-6 minutes, or until golden.
9
Transfer to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
10
Meanwhile, make the sauce.
11
Pour the lemon juice into a medium saucepan, sprinkle in the cornstarch, and whisk until smooth.
12
Add the stock, honey, sugar, and ginger.
13
Stir over low heat until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
14
Simmer for 1 minute.
15
Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and spoon the hot sauce on top.
16
Serve hot with the bok choy and rice.

550

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Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese-style 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-style Lemon Chicken

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