Zesty Lemon Chicken

Adapted from "Martin Yan's Chinatown Cooking"

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Dueling Woks

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

6 to 8 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoon lemon pulp
2 tablespoons plum sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup cooking oil
1/2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Make the sauce by whisking the honey, lemon juice, zest and pulp together in a small bowl until blended. Stir in the plum sauce, pour into a small saucepan; set aside.

In a small bowl, combine egg with the salt and white pepper. Lightly coat the chicken with the cornstarch; dip into the egg mixture and coat in the cornstarch again. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Shake off the excess cornstarch prior to cooking.

In a wok, heat the oil until hot. Cook the chicken, a couple pieces at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat; add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.

Cut the chicken across the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Place the chicken on a serving plate. Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Zesty Lemon Chicken
Amanda New York, NY 07-19-2007
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love this dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this multiple times and it's just as tasty with more or less zest, depending on your preference. I like lemon... flavors in my food, and the sweet, lemony glaze is great.Read more
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Amanda New York, NY 03-07-2007
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Deliciously zesty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this lemon sauce! It may be too lemon-y for some, but I like the mix of flavors (lemon, honey, plum sauce). It's... definitely a twist on a Chinese dish, and I've enjoyed it many times.Read more
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Anonymous 01-19-2007
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Yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

You can substitute fruit preserves if you don't have plum sauce, such as pear or apricot jam.
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Anonymous 08-15-2006
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My first experience
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Making 'zesty lemon chicken' was my first time preparing this type of chicken. It was DELICIOUS! The recipe is simple and I... plan to use it often.Read more
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Heather Sacramento, CA 07-08-2006
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chicken dish was totally flavorful and super tasty. Full of lemon flavor.
recipe Zesty Lemon Chicken
JILLIAN Chatsworth, CA 12-26-2004
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A dish to please
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was good. We make this dish with stir-fry veggies and calrose rice. It's easy and satisfying after a hard day's work.... Don't skimp on the toasted sesame seeds. They help with the texture. This is a staple in my recipe box.Read more