Lemon Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the chicken breasts into strips 3 inches long.
2. 2
   Combine the chicken strips with the egg white and cornflour in a bowl and put it into the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in a wok or deep frying pan until it is moderately hot.
4. 4
   Add the chicken strips and stir them quickly in the oil to keep them from sticking.
5. 5
   Cook the strips until they turn white. (This takes about a minute).
6. 6
   Drain the breasts immediately in a colander or sieve. (The oil may be saved for future stir-fried chicken dishes).
7. 7
   Wipe the wok or pan clean and re-heat it.
8. 8
   Add all of the sauce ingredients except for the cornflour mixture.
9. 9
   Bring to the boil over a high heat and then add the cornflour mixture.
10. 10
    Simmer for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Return the chicken strips to the sauce and stir-fry them long enough to coat them all well with the sauce.
12. 12
    Turn onto a platter and serve at once.