Chinese Lemon Chicken. The key ingredients for Chinese lemon chicken Chicken: breast versus thigh meat. You can use either chicken breast or thigh meat for the Chinese lemon chicken. Cut the chicken breast into boneless bite-size, either with the skin on or removed.

Why on earth would you want to ruin a dish with instant lemon pudding? A worldwide favourite, Chinese Lemon Chicken is loved by many because of the flavours and texture you get in every mouthful. Whether it's the tangy lemon sauce or the crispy chicken breast pieces, good take-out is hard to find.

Hello everybody, it's John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we're going to prepare a special dish, chinese lemon chicken. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Chinese Lemon Chicken is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It's simple, it's fast, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. They're fine and they look fantastic. Chinese Lemon Chicken is something which I have loved my entire life.

The key ingredients for Chinese lemon chicken Chicken: breast versus thigh meat. You can use either chicken breast or thigh meat for the Chinese lemon chicken. Cut the chicken breast into boneless bite-size, either with the skin on or removed.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have chinese lemon chicken using 14 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients for Chinese Lemon Chicken:

Give 500 g of Diced Chicken.
Provide 6 for Large Spring Onions.
Require 30 ml for Sunflower Oil.
Prepare 1/2 of Bulb Garlic.
Need 1 Cup for Chicken Stock.
Need Zest 2 Lemons.
You need of Juice of 4 Lemons.
Require 2 tbsp for Soy Sauce.
Prepare 1 tsp of Cider Vinegar (or any white vinegar).
You need 75 ml of Pure Natural Maple Syrup (or 16tbs Sugar/Alternative).
Provide 300 ml Water.
Give 4 tbsp for Cornflour.
Need to taste for Pepper.
You need Knob of Butter.

This is why having your own recipe is just as important as having a take-out menu in your kitchen. The first step to making Chinese lemon chicken is to batter and fry your chicken pieces. I use chunks of boneless skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs will also work just fine. The chicken pieces are dipped in a seasoned egg mixture, then coated in a blend of cornstarch and flour.

Chinese Lemon Chicken making process:

Gently fry Chicken and Spring Onions in Oil.
Add Garlic, Stock, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Soy Sauce, Vinegar & Maple Syrup (or sweetener of choice).
Simmer on low heat for 5-10 mins..
Mix together Cold Water and Cornflour, then add to simmering pan. Stir and remove from heat when thickened..
Add Pepper to taste..
Stir in a knob of butter to add shine..
Serve with Rice or Noodles of choice (I always opt for Brown Rice varieties).
For future recipes,you can adjust lemon, soy, syrup, pepper etc. according to your own taste!.
I don't eat sugar if I can help it but if eating sugar doesn't bother you, you can replace the Maple Syrup with around 200g sugar.

The lemon sauce was absolutely divine; not sickly sweet as in Chinese restaurants but light, clear with a rich citrus flavor. I also used a dutch oven to fry the pieces. Chinese Lemon Chicken is a Chinese food favorite and one of my go to's because the sauce is so easy to make and has such a great sweet and sour flavor without needing all the red food coloring. Just a few ingredients and you'll be glad you didn't pick up the phone and call your favorite delivery spot. This Chinese Lemon Chicken recipe is destined to become a new family favorite thanks to the intoxicating sauce and EXTRA crispy chicken.

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