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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy golden chicken pieces coated in a glossy sweet and tangy lemon sauce, better than takeout and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • oil for frying
Lemon Sauce
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix flour and cornstarch in separate bowl.
  3. Dip chicken in egg then coat in flour mixture.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden.
  5. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Combine sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil.
  7. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick.
  8. Toss chicken in sauce and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken. Adjust sugar for preferred sweetness level.