Lemon Chicken

A quick and delicious Chinese takeaway classic featuring chicken strips in a zesty lemon, soy, and ginger sauce.

Chicken Chinese Quick Dairy Free Stir-Fry Lemon

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

353.1

kcal / serving

1412.4 kcal total

Carbs

13.7g

per serving

54.8 g total

Fat

20.6g

per serving

82.3 g total

Protein

28.1g

per serving

112.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Cornflour

for coating chicken

tbsp

Sugar

tsp

Cornflour

mixed with water for thickening

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Light Soy Sauce

Dairy

piece

Egg White

from 1 egg

Fruits

piece

Lemon

juice and zest

Liquids

Chicken Stock

splash

Dry Sherry

Meat

450

Chicken Breasts

no skin or bone, cut into strips

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

clove

Garlic

crushed

OilsFats

tsp

Sesame Oil

for coating and seasoning

250

Groundnut Oil

for frying chicken, most drained away after use

Vegetables

piece

Red Chilli

finely chopped

bunch

Spring Onions

shredded

Method

Combine egg white, cornflour, salt, sesame oil, and chicken in a bowl.

Marinate the chicken mixture for 20 minutes.

Heat 250ml groundnut oil in a wok until smoking.

Flash fry the chicken until white, then drain and discard the oil.

Whisk stock, lemon, sugar, soy, sherry, garlic, and chilli in the wok.

Bring to a boil and stir in the cornflour mixture to thicken.

Add the chicken back to the wok and stir-fry until coated and heated through.

Drizzle with sesame oil and serve topped with spring onions.