Ingredients for Lemon Chicken Chinese Style
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Garlic Cloves
- Gingerroot
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Water
- Sugar
- White Pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
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How to Make Lemon Chicken Chinese Style
- Cut 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally, then pound each piece to 1/2 inch thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
- Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour on a plate. In a shallow bowl, whisk 1 large egg. Place 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs on another plate. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with panko.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place chicken in the hot oil and fry, turning once or twice, until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes total). Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- While the chicken fries, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
- Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pour the lemon sauce over the chicken and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
128g
Carbs
15g
