Main Dish: Lemon Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup olive oil
Lemon Sauce:
2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp dry sherry
Directions
1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; cut on diagonal into 1/2" wide strips.
2. Combine egg white, cornstarch, ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium bowl.
3. Add chicken strips and mix well.
4. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan, swirling to coat sides, over medium-high heat.
6. Drain chicken from marinade; add to pan and stir-fry 5 minutes until just cooked but not browned.
7. Remove chicken; reserve and keep warm.
8. Discard excess oil.
Lemon Sauce:
9. Mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp water to form smooth paste.
10. Add cornstarch mixture to wok with sugar, lemon juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, and sherry.
11. Stir over high heat and boil for 1 minute.
12. Add chicken, stirring to coat with sauce.
13. Serve immediately with steamed rice and veggies.
