Chicken in Lemon Sauce

Name: Chicken in Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 whole); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk; 7 tablespoons cornstarch; vegetable oil, for deep drying; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Submitted by BeccaB3c

"This entree goes together quickly and is perfect with a side of fried or plain rice."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (2 whole)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
7 tablespoons cornstarch
vegetable oil, for deep drying
1 lemon
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

directions

Cut chicken into 12 pieces.
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, egg yolk, 1 tablespoon cornstarch; stir well.
Toss with chicken to coat well.
Dredge chicken pieces in 6 tablespoons cornstarch.
Heat oil in wok or deep pan.
Add chicken and deep fry until golden brown; remove and drain.
Meanwhile, slice lemon and combine with vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 tablespoon oil.
Stir until slightly thickened; pour over chicken.
Serve garnished with tomato and cucumber slices atop rice, if desired.