Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, separated into 4 pieces; ¼ teaspoon gourmet powder m.s.g. (monsodium glutemate); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg, beaten with a; 1 dash salt; 1 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon lemon extract; 8 slices fresh lemon, sliced 1/8 inch thick; 3 drops yellow food coloring

Servings: persons

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, separated into 4 pieces
¼ teaspoon gourmet powder m.s.g. (monsodium glutemate)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, beaten with a
1 dash salt
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
8 slices fresh lemon, sliced 1/8 inch thick
3 drops yellow food coloring

1
In a large mixing bowl, mix together gourmet powder (M. S. G.), pepper, salt and light soy sauce.
2
Add chicken and stir to coat well and let marinate for 1 hour.
3
BATTER MIX In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, egg and water.
4
Dip marinated chicken into the flour mixture and coat well.
5
In a frying pan, WOK or deep fryer, using peanut oil, deep fry coated chicken at 400 F for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
6
When done, cut chicken into bite size pieces; set aside and keep warm.
7
SAUCE In a small saucepan, add vinegar, sugar, lemon extract, fresh lemon slices and yellow food coloring.
8
Cook over medium heat until boiled, stirring continuously.
9
Pour lemon sauce including lemon slices over chicken and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, separated into 4 pieces, ¼ teaspoon gourmet powder m.s.g. (monsodium glutemate), ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

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