Crispy Chicken with Lemon Sauce

Crispy Chicken with Lemon Sauce is a delightful Halal Chinese dish featuring tender chicken coated in a light, crunchy batter and served with a tangy lemon sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch that brightens up your day.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken thighs - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 70 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 200 milliliters (for frying)
• Lemon juice - 50 milliliters
• Soy sauce - 20 milliliters
• Honey - 15 grams
• Chicken broth - 100 milliliters
• Cornstarch - 10 grams (for sauce thickening)
• Green onions - 2 stalks (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and egg until smooth. Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, ensuring it's evenly coated.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the battered chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. In a separate pan, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Dissolve 10 grams of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and add it to the lemon sauce, stirring until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
6. To serve, place the crispy chicken on a plate and drizzle the lemon sauce over it. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains lemon, which is rich in vitamin C, boosting the immune system.

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