HOMEMADE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN

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No tricks to this Chinese lemon chicken dish! Simply add lots of sesame seeds just before serving!

Provided by SAMMIE73

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ cup corn flour
½ cup water
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ lemon, juiced
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
water as needed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. In a small bowl mix together oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, egg, salt and pepper; pour mixture over chicken, cover dish and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Dip marinated chicken in cornflour and sautee in a large skillet until cooked through (juices run clear) and color is a nice, golden brown.
  • To Make Sauce: Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in a small saucepan; dissolve sugar in boiling water, then add lemon juice and thicken liquid with pudding mix.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over all; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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