Chinese Lemon Chicken

Servings: 3 Total Time: 50 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Chinese lemon chicken is crispy chicken coated in a tangy lemon sauce with a touch of sweetness, served with vegetables.

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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Author: lollyskitchen_admin Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Meat & Poulty Quick Meals
Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 50 mins
Servings: 3
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Main:

Lemon Sauce:

Method

Chicken:

  1. In a large bowl whisk egg, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Add in the chicken, mix well and allow to marinate for 30 minutes, covered.

  2. Place cornflour into a large baking dish. Pour chicken and marinade into the cornflour and coat the chicken. Heat oil in a large pan.

  3. When it is hot fry the chicken in batches in a single layer for about 5 minutes turning half way through.

  4. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Sauce:

  1. Heat the oil and saute the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds. Add stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt.

  2. Whisk, and bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Whisk in the cornflour into the simmering sauce and stir until thickened.

  4. Toss chicken into the sauce until evenly coated (about 2 minutes).

  5. Serve on a bed of rice and garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions and lemon slices.

  6. Enjoy!