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