Lemon Chicken Kwok Wah Kung, Uncle Tai's Hunan Yuan

Name: Lemon Chicken Kwok Wah Kung, Uncle Tai's Hunan Yuan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4-pound chicken breast, trimmed of fat and membrane, washed and dried thoroughly, and cut into 4 pieces; 3 1/2 cups peanut oil; 4 slices fresh lemon for garnish; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1 cup water ( 1/2 cup additional if batter is too thick); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup lemonade; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 teaspoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons corstarch (mixed with 5 tablespoons water); 3 tablespoons peanut oil

Servings: persons

1 3/4-pound chicken breast, trimmed of fat and membrane, washed and dried thoroughly, and cut into 4 pieces
3 1/2 cups peanut oil
4 slices fresh lemon for garnish
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 cup water ( 1/2 cup additional if batter is too thick)
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemonade
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup sugar
5 teaspoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons corstarch (mixed with 5 tablespoons water)
3 tablespoons peanut oil

1
Mix batter ingredients.
2
Heat oil in wok to 350 degrees.
3
Coat chicken breasts thoroughly with batter and lower gently into oil.
4
Deep-fry for 7 minutes until golden brown.
5
As chicken is frying, put all sauce ingredients except peanut oil into saucepan.
6
Bring to boil, stirring, until sauce thickens.
7
Lower heat, add oil and stir until smooth.
8
Keep warm.
9
Remove chicken breasts from the wok, drain, place on a serving dish and pour sauce over.
10
Garnish.

1626

kcal

Calories

114

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4-pound chicken breast, trimmed of fat and membrane, washed and dried thoroughly, and cut into 4 pieces, 3 1/2 cups peanut oil, 4 slices fresh lemon for garnish, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Kwok Wah Kung, Uncle Tai's Hunan Yuan 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!