Chinese Take-Away-Style Lemon Chicken

Chinese Take-Away-Style Lemon Chicken

Recipe by Evelyn Liu from tasty.co

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

1

1 servings

  • ¼ lb chicken breast, diced
  • ½ lemon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups oil
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • ½ lemon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ tablespoon corn flour

Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave for 20 minutes.
  • Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),
  • Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown.
  • In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Mix the corn flour with the water, then add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the lemon sauce.
  • Serve on top of rice. (We garnished ours with green onions and sesame seeds.)
  • Nutrition Calories: 4856 Fat: 436 grams Carbs: 188 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 47 grams Protein: 66 grams
  • Enjoy!

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