11.06.2012

LEMON CHICKEN


Servings :  4
Time Preparation :  20 minutes

Ingredients :

1 kg Chicken breast
2 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp MSG
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup cornstarch
oil for frying

For the sauce :
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 lemon for decoration

How To cook :

1. Beat the egg lightly wit salt, msg and sesame oil. Cut the chicken horizontally in half and dip in the egg mixture to coat all over, coat with the cornstarch and semi deep fry in the wok or deep-fryer for 6-7 minutes once the oil has reaches 290"F.
2. Remove from the oil, draining well and cut into pieces, measuring 2 1/2 X 3/4 inch: place these on a heated serving plate.
3. Make the sauce :
   Heat the sesame oil with the salt, sugar and lemon juice, stirring well. Mix the cornstarch or alternative  thickening agent with a little cold water and stir into the sauce; cook for few minutes longer and sprinkle all over the chicken pieces.
4.Decorate with lemon wedges if wished or arrange thin slices lemon between the chicken pieces.

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