Stir Fry Empress Lemon Chicken

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce, divided
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 bunch green onion, cut into 1-inch lengths

directions

1. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoons soy sauce in small bowl; stir in chicken. Let stand 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine sugar, 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, lemon peel and juice, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/4 cup water.
3. Heat oil in hot wok over high heat, Or if using skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and green onions; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove.
4. Reduce heat to medium-high. Pour soy sauce mixture into wok; bring to boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add chicken and green onions, stirring to coat all pieces well with sauce. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[redjenmt]

As this recipe is by itself, it needs a little work. We decided to cut the sugar at least in half next time. We also added 3/4 of a bag of stir fry-style frozen veggies to this, along with the bunch of green onion. The veggies REALLY need to be added, otherwise it's a pretty unappetizing-looking dish (to me, anyway). Once the veggies are added with the cut down of the sugar, this is a 5-star and very simple Asian-style dish!

 

[bricookie55]

Wonderful dish! I doubled the sauce part of this, because I was making a pound of pasta to go under the chicken, and the sauce had to be able to cover all the pasta, all the chicken, and some stir-fry veggies as well. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and cut down on the sugar. Overall, I really loved this and will add it to my rotation. Thank you for posting!

 

[kmsfoodfreak]

I've been making this since I was 15; I'm 23 now. I too found this on the back of a soy sauce bottle and tore it off because I really liked it when my mom and I made it. It's very popular with pretty much everyone I've ever made it with. If you don't have a wok, I've found it's also really convenient to cook it in like an electric multi-cooker.

 

[Mom2nelsonboys]

I found this recipe on the back of a soy sauce bottle and then lost the bottle, I am so glad it was here! The chicken is tender and delicius, the green onions add the perfect bite. I served it at a Sunday lunch to my in-laws. Everyone loved it. It's easy, too; and has no exoctic ingredients.