Lemon Chicken: Chinese Restaurants’ Recipe Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken: Chinese Restaurants’ Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken fillets large; soy sauce; salt; 1 egg beaten; 3 1/8 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 tablespoon baking powder; cooking oil; 5 5/8 tablespoons sugar; 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 4 slices lemon

Servings: persons

6 chicken fillets large
soy sauce
salt
1 egg beaten
3 1/8 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
cooking oil
5 5/8 tablespoons sugar
1 lemon
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 slices lemon

1
Marinate the chicken in a small bowl with enough soy sauce to cover the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2
Mix the beaten egg with the baking soda and half of the cornstarch. Coat the marinated chicken with this mixture.
3
Fry the chicken in very hot oil, remove the excess oil with absorbent paper.
4
Add the sugar, lemon juice, chicken broth, and the remaining cornstarch in a blender. Add salt to taste and puree until smooth.
5
In a saucepan, cook the sauce along with the lemon slices on low heat.
6
Place the chicken in the lemon sauce to finish cooking, about 5 minutes.

576

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken fillets large, soy sauce, salt, 1 egg beaten, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken: Chinese Restaurants’ Recipe 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: Chinese Restaurants’ Recipe

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