Chinese Takeout Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces, stirring to coat. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
2. In a separate shallow bowl, place the cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then in the cornstarch to coat.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
4. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Serve over white rice.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish that is sweet, sticky, and tangy.
• The dish is usually made with chicken pieces that are first coated in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper and then fried until golden and crispy.
• The sauce is made with lemon juice, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
• The dish is usually served over white rice.