Chinese Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• •1/4 cup cornstarch
• •1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• •2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• •1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• •1/3 cup sugar
• •2 tablespoons water
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish

Directions

1. 1Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken pieces with the mixture.
2. 2Heat 2 cups oil in a wok or deep pan to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. 4Add minced garlic to the lemon sauce and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
6. 6Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat. Add fried chicken and pour the lemon sauce over it, tossing quickly to coat evenly.
7. 7Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with lemon slices and optional green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

💡 Reduce the lemon sauce until glossy before returning the fried chicken; tossing too early softens the crust while the sauce is still watery.

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