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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Just like you local Chinese, but feel free to make it even healthier

#Chinese #LemonChicken #Chicken


Serves: 4

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Source: Food.com https://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-authentic-chinese-lemon-chicken-439538


Ingredients:


  • 1lb boneless chicken breast, cut in 4cm (1 1/2 inch) cubes

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 235ml (1 cup) peanut oil


For Sauce

  • 120ml (1/2 cup) homemade chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons rice wine

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely sliced

  • 2 dried and crushed red chilies

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, blended with 1 teaspoon water


Method:

  • Mix cut chicken with egg white, salt and cornstarch in bowl; refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  • Heat large pan until very hot; add oil. When oil is very hot, remove pan from heat and immediately add chicken pieces, stirring vigorously too keep from sticking.

  • As soon as chicken pieces turn white in about 2 minutes, quickly drain chicken and all of the oil; discard the oil.


  • Mix in saucepan all sauce ingredients except cornstarch mixture and bring to simmer.

  • Slowly add cornstarch mixture stirring all the while.

  • When sauce has slightly thickened add chicken and mix.

  • Turn onto a platter and serve at once.


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