Craig Claibornes Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Craig Claibornes Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, boned and skinned; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon gin or vodka; 3 egg whites, beaten until frothy; 1 cup water-chestnut flour or powder (available at Chinese grocery stores); Peanut or salad oil for frying; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (optional); Grated zest and juice from 1 large lemon; 3 small carrots, cut in julienne strips; 1/2 large green pepper, cut in julienne strips; 3 scallions, trimmed, cut in julienne strips; 3 rings canned pineapple, drained and shredded; 1 one-ounce bottle lemon extract; 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon gin or vodka
3 egg whites, beaten until frothy
1 cup water-chestnut flour or powder (available at Chinese grocery stores)
Peanut or salad oil for frying
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (optional)
Grated zest and juice from 1 large lemon
3 small carrots, cut in julienne strips
1/2 large green pepper, cut in julienne strips
3 scallions, trimmed, cut in julienne strips
3 rings canned pineapple, drained and shredded
1 one-ounce bottle lemon extract
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

1
Place chicken in a shallow dish.
2
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and gin or vodka, and pour over chicken.
3
Toss to coat, and let sit for 30 minutes.
4
Drain chicken and discard marinade.
5
Add chicken pieces to beaten egg whites, and toss to coat.
6
Pour water-chestnut flour on a plate and dredge chicken in flour.
7
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
8
Pour peanut oil in skillet one-half inch in depth, and heat to 350 degrees.
9
Add chicken in batches.
10
Brown one side, turn and brown other.
11
Drain.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken breasts, boned and skinned, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Craig Claibornes 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.

Craig Claibornes Lemon Chicken

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