Thursday, January 20, 2011

Hunan Style Lemon Chicken

Super easy, will try this weekend!

3 large chicken breasts, boned and
skinned, cut in half
1/4 c. flour
1 egg
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce

Mix flour, egg, baking soda, cornstarch, oil, salt and soy sauce. Dip chicken into batter and fry until golden. Drain. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Arrange on a heated platter. Keep warm. Pour Lemon Sauce over and garnish with lemon slices.

Lemon Sauce
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. honey
1 Tbsp. catsup
1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. cold water

Heat water, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, catsup, chicken bouillon, salt and garlic to boiling. Mix cornstarch and water and stir in. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until thickened.

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