Chinese Lemon Chicken

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Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch divided
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup water

Instructions

1. Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking. 
2. Slice the chicken breasts in half butterflied into two thinner pieces each.
3. To coat the chicken add the egg, salt, pepper and oil into a bowl and whisk together in a large bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup flour and mix well.
5. In a large frying pan or a wok, heat more canola oil in a wok 375 degrees (medium high heat).
6. Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
7. Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. 
8. Remove the chicken from the pan, then drain the oil.
9. Add the lemon juice, sugar, water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the pan and whisk to combine.
10. Cook until thickened and smooth.
11. Slice the chicken into thin strips then serve with lemon sauce poured over.

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