Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Asian seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup julienned green onions, garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, garnish
Directions
In medium bowl, beat the egg lightly with the Asian seasoning. Place 1/4 cup cornstarch in a shallow dish. One at a time, dredge the chicken in the cornstarch and dip into the egg wash, shaking to remove any excess. Dredge again in the cornstarch to lightly coat.
Place on a baking dish and let stand for 5 minutes. Just before cooking, shake off any excess cornstarch.
In a bowl, make the sauce by combining the chicken stock, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lemon zest. Set aside.
In a wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken strips (making sure not to overcrowd the pan.) Fry them for about 3 minutes, until crisp, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels. In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch in the tablespoon of water. Pour nearly all the oil out of the wok. Add the green onions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the lemon sauce, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
Add the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until thick. Return the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry until warmed through and married with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and divide among 4 plates. Garnish with the julienned green onions and toasted sesame seeds and serve.
















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By danica21
los angeles, ca
on July 27, 2011
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i didn't try to cook yet, but 'looks good... & 'love emeril :
By blondiesmurf
Spokane, WA
on March 15, 2011
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Excellent! The sauce is really great on rice as well.
By donna_12953079
Diego Martin, 39
on June 23, 2010
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I had no idea making lemon chicken was so easy..... and I had all the ingredients in my pantry. Even the day after, it still tastes good. I served it with some chunky veggies and fried rice. Yum!
The only thing I adjusted was the amount of sugar. If you taste as you go, you will know if the lemon flavor is too tangy for you. It was for me, so I simply dissolved a little more brown sugar in some water and added it to the pot and voila! It was perfect. (The extra water created a little more sauce too.
This one has now been added to my weeknight repertoire.
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