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 chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (thin); ½ cup flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ⅛ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ½ cup water (approximately); 1 tablespoon smoking hot vegetable oil; oil (for deep frying); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 lemons, thinly sliced; 1 scallion, shredded

Servings: persons

2 chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (thin)
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
½ cup water (approximately)
1 tablespoon smoking hot vegetable oil
oil (for deep frying)
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 scallion, shredded

1
The batter should be about as thick as pancake batter, or just a little thicker.
2
Dip chicken in batter and refrigerate for 10- 15 minutes (This will help the batter to adhere).
3
Double deep fry the chicken, allowing at least 20 minutes between steps.
4
(This is done to insure that you get a crispy, golden brown coating while the chicken cooks all the way through.
5
The oil should be approximately 350 degrees F for the first frying and about 375 degrees F for the second).
6
Blot on paper towels to remove excess grease.
7
When ready to add sauce, slice and put chicken on a serving platter lined with lettuce leaves and garnished with some cherry tomatoes.
8
For the sauce: heat about a teaspoon of vegetable oil in a skillet (preferably a heavy one- like cast iron or Calphalon); stir in scallion until it sizzles, about 30 seconds.
9
Add lemon slices & stir 1 minute until sizzling.
10
Add chicken stock, salt, and sugar.
11
Stir in cornstarch.
12
cook 5 minutes to thicken.
13
Pour over sliced chicken.
14
*Be careful not to burn or overcook the lemon or it will turn very bitter.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (thin), ½ cup flour, 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.

Lemon Chicken

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