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Oriental Lemon Chicken Recipe

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast skinless, cut into thin strips
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch diluted in 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 piece lemon skin shredded (lemon rind, juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons celery leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup cooking oil / olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Combine chicken slices and soy sauce. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil. Meanwhile, dredge the chicken strips in 4 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  3. Put in the coated chicken and fry until color turns light brown. Do not overcook.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan, place in a plate, and set aside.
  5. Drain excess oil until about 1 tablespoon is left. Saute garlic and put-in the celery leaves.
  6. Pour-in chicken broth and sherry. Add sugar, salt, lemon rind, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and let boil.
  7. Pour-in the cornstarch diluted in water. Stir until the sauce thickens.
  8. Put-in the fried chicken slices. Stir and cook for another minute.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 3g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.