Recipe

Lemon Or Orange Chicken Recipe

	Youtoo1955 / All my dishes 2 years, 2 months ago An easy version of either orange or lemon chicken depending on which juice you choose to use. Yummy with steamed rice. Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:4	Youtoo1955
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Ingredients

For the chicken

4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup water

4 egg yolks lightly beaten

4 green onions sliced

oil for frying

For the sauce

1 and 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup lemon juice for lemon chicken or orange juice for orange chicken

3 and 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillion granules

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Directions

Cut chicken breasts in half pound with meat mallet, or rolling pin to flatten slightly

combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper in small bowl

gradually blend in first the water then the egg yolks

heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat to 375 degrees

dip chicken breat halves into cornstarch egg yolk mixture

cook chicken breast halves two at a time until golden brown

drain on paper towels and keep warm

combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium sauce pan mixing well

cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the sauce boils and thickens about five minutes

Cut each breast half into three or four peices and arrange on serving platter and garnish with green onions

pour sauce over chicken just before serving

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Comments

recipesrule 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Would this be like the Lemon Chicken you get in Chinese food restaurants? This looks so good. Thanks
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superdupper 2 years, 1 month ago said:
This looks awesome. I think I'll make this tonight. :)

superdupper 2 years, 1 month ago said:
I made the orange chicken for dinner tonight, and it was fantastic!!! My 3 y/o son, husband and I really enjoyed it. We'll definitely make this again. Thanks!

youtoo1955 2 years, 1 month ago said:
I am so glad your family enjoyed this it is one of our favorites also

cheryilyn 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This is my daughters fav when we go to the mall. Now I can make it at home for her.

mel4christ 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I was so excited to find this recipe my sister and I got hooked on the lemon chicken at the mall can't wait to try it.