Name: Stir-fried Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, cut in thin strips; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoons cornflour; 3 tablespoons peanut oil, for frying; 1/3 cup chicken stock, maybe a bit more; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon cornflour, mixed with some water

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Stir-fried Lemon Chicken created by PaulaG

Tart and a bit sweet. A quick stir-fry which is nice served with plain rice and some steamed vegetables. Fridge time is not included.

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ingredients

8 ounces chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cornflour
3 tablespoons peanut oil, for frying
Sauce
¹⁄₃ cup chicken stock, maybe a bit more
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 red chile, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon cornflour, mixed with some water

directions

Mix the egg white with the corn flour, combine with the chicken, cover and put in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a wok until moderately hot and stir-fry the chicken for about one minute until they have turned white.
Drain the chicken in a sieve or colander, discard the oil and wipe the wok clean.
Reheat the wok, add all the sauce ingredients, except the corn flour mix, and bring it to the boil, then add the corn flour mix and simmer for one minute.
Return the chicken strips to the wok and continue to stir-fry them for a few minutes until done and coated with the sauce.
Do a last taste check for soy, sugar and lemon juice.

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review by Ilovemy4kids

4/21/2017

Was delicious, and simple to make. I added more lemon than instructed as it felt like it needed more tartness to balance it out, but that is really just our personal preference. Thank you for sharing.

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review by PaulaG

8/5/2011

Such a quick and simple dish for 2. The chicken was moist and tender with just the right amount of seasoning. As suggested it was served with brown rice and steamed vegetables.

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review by YungB

2/10/2009

This recipe is perfect for a tired day after work where you want a quick meal. My family likes it. Thank you.

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review by Oxford

3/15/2004

Absolutely excellent. The recipe has a very refreshing taste. Very very good.

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