Lemon Chicken
16 ingredients
20 steps
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Asian seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup julienned green onions, garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, garnish
Directions
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1In medium bowl, beat the egg lightly with the Asian seasoning.
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2Place 1/4 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish.
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3One at a time, dredge the chicken in the cornstarch and dip into the egg wash, shaking to remove any excess.
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4Dredge again in the cornstarch to lightly coat.
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5Place on a baking dish and let stand for 5 minutes.
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6Just before cooking, shake off any excess cornstarch.
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7In a bowl, make the sauce by combining the chicken stock, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lemon zest.
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8Set aside.
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9In a wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
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10Add the chicken strips (making sure not to overcrowd the pan.)
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11Fry them for about 3 minutes, until crisp, turning once.
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12Remove with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
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13In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch in the tablespoon of water.
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14Pour nearly all the oil out of the wok.
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15Add the green onions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
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16Add the lemon sauce, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
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17Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until thick.
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18Return the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry until warmed through and married with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.
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19Remove from the heat and divide among 4 plates.
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20Garnish with the julienned green onions and toasted sesame seeds and serve.
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