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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy chicken fillets are tossed in a zesty lemon sauce, delivering a bright and tangy flavor that’s so satisfying. It’s quick and easy to whip up!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Asian cuisine, comfort food, easy dinner, lemon chicken, stir-fry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast fillets cut into strips
  • 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry sherry
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Extra cornstarch for coating
  • 2 cups oil for frying

Lemon sauce:

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Combine egg, water, soy sauce, sherry and cornstarch in a small bowl, mix until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken pieces and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each chicken piece in cornstarch and place in a single layer on a plate ready to be fried.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden ( around 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine the lemon juice, water, sugar and sherry in a small pan. Bring to a boil, add cornstarch mixture, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Pour over the chicken pieces. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from “The Essential Asian Cookbook”

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g