chinese lemon chicken
3 | chicken breasts boneless skinless |
1 | egg |
1½ tsp | salt |
1 pinch | black pepper |
1 tbsp | canola oil |
½ cup | cornstarch |
1 tbsp | cornstarch |
¼ cup | flour |
½ cup | lemon juice |
¼ cup | sugar |
⅔ cup | water |
Slice the chicken breasts in half butterflied into two thinner pieces each. |
To coat the chicken add the egg, salt, pepper and oil into a bowl and whisk together in a large bowl. |
In a separate bowl, add ½ cup corn starch and ¼ cup flour and mix well. |
In a large frying pan or a wok, heat more canola oil in a wok (medium high heat). |
Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. |
Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. |
Remove the chicken from the pan, then drain the oil. |
Add the lemon juice, sugar, water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the pan and whisk to combine. |
Cook until thickened and smooth. |
Slice the chicken into thin strips then serve with lemon sauce poured over. |