chinese lemon chicken
I really expected this to be a little too sweet for my taste, but, surprisingly, it was not. The vinegar takes the edge off the sweetness. Be prepared to dirty lots of dishes, measuring cups and spoons. It is worth it. This recipe was from an old Betty Crocker Chinese cookbook.
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- MARINADE
- 4 - boneless chicken breasts
- 1 - egg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- BATTER
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstartch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - reserved marinade
- SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (i used rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- GARNISH
- 1/8 - lemon, thinly sliced
- - marashino cherries
How To Make chinese lemon chicken
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Step 1Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to make 2 thin cutlets. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Mix the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken, turning cutlets to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 2Remove chicken from marinade and reserve marinade. Combine marinade with batter ingredients and stir until smooth.
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Step 3Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in wok or skillet until 350. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, in batter to coat both sides. Fry 2 pieces of chicken at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut each piece of chicken into 1" slices, using a very sharp knife and place on a warm platter. Keep warm while remaining chicken is frying.
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Step 4SAUCE-Mix cornstarch and water and set aside. Heat remaining sauce ingredients to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir 10 seconds or until thickened. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook an additional 30 seconds. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon slices and cherries.
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Step 5Serve over rice.
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