Lemon Chicken (Chinese Style)

I grabbed this recipe from a Uwajimaya mailer which was celebrating the Year of the Boar.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  whole boneless chicken breasts
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  salt & pepper
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese bread crumbs)
• 3  cups  oil (for frying)

• sauce

• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  dash salt

Directions

1. Cut chicken in half and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
2. Rub chicken with garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat chicken with flour, dip in beaten egg and press on panko.
4. Deep fry at 350 degrees F, turning once or twice until golden brown on both sides.
5. Combine sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
6. To serve, cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over.