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Chinese Take-Away-Style Lemon Chicken
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Chinese Take-Away-Style Lemon Chicken

By Tasty40 min🍽 1 servings

This juicy, tender chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce for perfectly balanced flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),

  4. 4

    Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown.

  5. 5

    In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  6. 6

    Mix the corn flour with the water, then add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce.

  7. 7

    Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the lemon sauce.

  8. 8

    Serve on top of rice. (We garnished ours with green onions and sesame seeds.)

  9. 9

    Nutrition Calories: 4856 Fat: 436 grams Carbs: 188 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 47 grams Protein: 66 grams

  10. 10

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (15)

  • 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
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ tablespoon corn flour