Chinese Lemon Chicken

Name: Chinese Lemon Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; Optional: a few drops of yellow food coloring for authentic restaurant-style presentation

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Chinese Lemon Chicken is a popular dish featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a tangy and sweet lemon sauce. Here's a recipe to make this delightful dish at home, along with its cooking time and...

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Ingredients

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Optional: a few drops of yellow food coloring for authentic restaurant-style presentation