Lemon Chicken-Just Like Take Out ! Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken-Just Like Take Out !
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons soya sauce; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 eggs; 2 cups oil; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 lemons

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Cut each chicken breast into 3 pieces then.
3
marinate them in the soya sauce.
4
Whisk the 1/4 c.cornstarch and baking powder together, then beat in the eggs.
5
Chill in refrigerator while you make the sauce.
6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the lemon juice and chicken broth, then set aside.
7
Dip the chicken pieces into the chilled batter, then fry in hot oil in a frying pan until brown.
8
Spray a 9x13 glass pan with cooking spray, then lay the chicken in it.
9
Using the same frying pan, add 2 tablespoons oil. Slice one of the lemons, and stir fry until they start to brown. Stir in the remaining sauce mixture, continue stirring until the sauce has thickend.
10
Pour over the chicken.
11
Slice the remaining lemon, and layer over the chicken.
12
Bake for 30-40 min's until the chicken is done.
13
Serve over steamed or fried rice.

1701

kcal

Calories

135

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: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons soya sauce, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken-Just Like Take Out ! 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 Chicken-Just Like Take Out !

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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