lemon chicken

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup(s) sesame oil; FOR - marinade:; 2 - lemons, juiced; 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; FOR - breading:; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup(s) corn starch; 1/2 cup(s) corn meal; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; zest of - 1 lemon; FOR - sauce:; 1 can(s) chicken broth; 1 box(es) instant lemon pudding mix; 2 - lemons, juiced; 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 cup(s) sugar

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Nov 16, 2014

My neighbor has a lemon tree and always gives me lemons. I wanted a new way to use them so I came up with this recipe.

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sesame oil
FOR - marinade:
2 - lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
FOR - breading:
2 - eggs, beaten
1/2 cup corn starch
1/2 cup corn meal
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
zest of - 1 lemon
FOR - sauce:
1 can chicken broth
1 box instant lemon pudding mix
2 - lemons, juiced
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup sugar

How To Make lemon chicken

Step 1

Cut chicken breasts into strips.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix marinade ingredients well.
Step 3

Place chicken pieces in the marinade and let si for at least an hour.
Step 4

Remove from marinade and discard the marinade.
Step 5

Place the corn starch, corn meal and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
Step 6

Dip chicken strips into the corn starch. Shake off excess.
Step 7

Next dip the strips into the beaten egg to coat.
Step 8

Lastly dip the strips into the corn meal to coat.
Step 9

Heat 1/2 cup sesame oil in a skillet.
Step 10

fry the chicken a little at a time, turning occasionally for 10 minutes or until done.
Step 11

Drain on paper towel lined plate.
Step 12

While chicken is frying, place sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Mix thoroughly.
Step 13

Heat on lows stirring frequently for 15 minutes or until thickened.
Step 14

When drained place chicken an plate and pour sauce over it.
Step 15

Serve with rice if desired.
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