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Delicious Chinese Lemon Chicken in 35 Minutes

Chinese Lemon Chicken
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Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken made with golden fried chicken pieces tossed in a bright, sweet and tangy lemon glaze. Ready in just 35 minutes and better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 inch deep)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Lemon slices (optional garnish)
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok to 350°F.
  2. Whisk egg whites until frothy. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the egg-coated chicken in the mixture and shake off excess.
  4. Fry chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, sugar, honey, lemon zest, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into the simmering sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, toss chicken in the sauce until coated, and garnish before serving.

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