Ming's Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Ming's Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 whole boneless chicken breasts

quartered lengthwise

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup water

½ cup white sugar

2 lemons

zested and juiced

1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)

3 tablespoons cold water

or as needed

2 cups oil for deep frying

3 tablespoons cornstarch

6 tablespoons water

1 egg yolk

beaten

2 lemons

sliced

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roll in flour to coat.

Step 2

Mix 1 cup water sugar lemon zest and juice in a saucepan. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix sweet rice flour with enough cold water to make a runny pancake-like batter. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat oil in a wok to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dip chicken into the batter. Deep-fry a few pieces at a time until light golden brown 4 to 5 minutes per side. Drain oil and keep chicken warm on a serving platter.

Step 5

Place lemon mixture over medium-low heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 6 tablespoons water and pour into the saucepan. Stir until mixture reaches a syrupy thickness. Add egg yolk; stir quickly until completely combined. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve with the lemon sauce. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutritional Information

Ming's Lemon Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 379.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.3g 43%

Carbohydrates: 53.8g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 16.9g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 82.1mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 80.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.5mg 96%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 56.5mg 94%

Folate: 20.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 65.1mg 7%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 28.8mg 10%

Potassium: 272mg 8%

Sodium: 435.1mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 99.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.