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

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.

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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 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.

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

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