Classic lemon chicken - one of those Chinese dishes that you know even the non-adventurous will love. After all, who doesn't love fried chicken...this one just has a yummy, sweet lemon sauce....right? This one's better than you'll get at most restaurants, provided you don't over cook the chicken (hint: stir fry quickly over high heat).
INGREDIENTS
¾ pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp butter
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 4-inches minced (about 1 tbsp)
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
Zest of one lemon.
Marinade
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp fish sauce
Sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
PREPARATION
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl - add chicken and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Heat wok over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add oil and butter; stir until butter melts.
- Add garlic, lemongrass, and cook; stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and stir-fry, until it is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Add sauce and bring to a boil while stirring, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add lemon zest and toss to evenly coat meat.
