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Crispy Lemon Chicken

Cultural Context

Crispy Lemon Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often found in restaurants and home kitchens alike. It combines the savory flavors of chicken with the bright, tangy notes of lemon, creating a delightful contrast. This dish is often enjoyed as part of a family meal or a celebratory feast, showcasing the balance of flavors that is central to Chinese cooking. In modern variations, it has been adapted with different proteins and sauces, making it a versatile favorite across the globe.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups chicken stock
salt
black pepper
soy sauce
garlic
juice of 2 lemons
sugar
1 lemon (sliced)
green chillies (optional)
corn flour
1 tsp water

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickening agent.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional flavor.

1

Boil 2 cups of chicken stock in a pressure cooker for flavor, using chicken bones, water, onion, garlic, peppercorn, and bay leaf.

2

Cut chicken into thin slices.

3

Marinate chicken with salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and garlic.

4

Fry the marinated chicken until nicely cooked.

5

Add juice of 2 lemons to the chicken stock.

6

If the sourness is too much, add sugar to balance it.

7

Slice one lemon and add it to the sauce, removing the seeds first.

8

Optionally, add slits of green chillies for spice.

9

Make a slurry with corn flour and 1 tsp water.

10

As soon as the garlic gets brown, add half of it to the sauce along with the chicken and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensoyegg

Also Known As

Lemon ChickenChinese Lemon Chicken

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