Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

3      Reviews by:    Margie Miller   Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe uses garlic, ginger, chicken stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, honey, sesame seeds and green onions in creating this delicious Chinese chicken recipe. Food Category:    Chicken and Fowl Cuisine Origin:    Chinese    Servings:4 Calories per Serving:636 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   35 Minutes Cook Time:   9 Minutes Total Time:   44 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenderloins cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbl. soy sauce
• 2 Tbl. Chinese shaoxing wine or white vinegar
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• For Lemon Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
• 2 Tbl. soy sauce
• juice of 1 lemon (about 3-4 Tbl.)
• 2 Tbl. sugar
• 2 Tbl. honey
• salt to taste
• 2 tsp. corn starch dissolved in 2 Tbl. water
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds to garnish
• Green onion, thinly sliced to garnish
• Lemon slices, to serve (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• FOR THE CHICKEN: In a large shallow bowl whisk egg, soy sauce and wine. Add in chicken, mix well and allow to marinate for 20 minutes, covered. Place corn starch into a large baking tray.
• Pour chicken and marinade into the corn starch and coat chicken pieces evenly, lightly pressing the corn starch around the chicken. Heat oil in a large wok, pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is 325°F, shake off excess corn starch and fry chicken in batches in a single layer for about 5-6 minutes, turning half way during cooking, until golden and cooked through. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Discard oil and wipe wok/pan over with paper towel.
• FOR THE SAUCE: Heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Whisk, bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves.
• Whisk corn starch mixture into the simmering sauce and stir until thickened. Toss chicken in the sauce until evenly coated (about 2 minutes). Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions and lemon slices. Serve.

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