Lemon and Sesame-Crunch Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon and Sesame-Crunch Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted lard; 1 onion, sliced thinly; 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or half white, half brown); 1 finely grated lemon, juice and zest of; 3 tablespoons lemon curd; 1 (7 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced thin; salt and pepper; green onion (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted lard
1 onion, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or half white, half brown)
1 finely grated lemon, juice and zest of
3 tablespoons lemon curd
1 (7 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced thin
salt and pepper
green onion (to garnish)

1
Place the chicken between two plastic-wrap sheets and pound to thin and flatten out.
2
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Slice into thin strips.
4
Whisk the egg white until foamy and dip the chicken into the egg white and then into the sesame seeds.
5
Heat the oil in a wok or karai and stir fry the onions until softened.
6
Add the chicken and fry until golden.
7
Reserve a bit of lemon zest for the garnish and add the rest of the zest to the sugar, lemon juice and lemon curd.
8
Add to the wok and let bubble a bit.
9
Add the water chestnuts to the wok and cook until heated through.
10
Taste sauce and adjust seasonings.
11
Garnish with green onions and lemon zest and serve.

345

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons melted lard, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Sesame-Crunch 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon and Sesame-Crunch Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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