Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken breast
• 2 lemon
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 150 ml chicken stock
• 5 tbsp cornflour
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 500 ml vegetable oil
• 2 spring onions

Method

1. 1

   Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to form thinner fillets. Beat the egg with the soy sauce and toss the chicken in it.

2. 2

   Coat each piece in cornflour, pressing to adhere well.

3. 3

   Heat the oil to 180°C and fry the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain and rest for 2 minutes, then slice.

4. 4

   Juice and zest both lemons. Mince the garlic.

5. 5

   Fry the garlic in a little oil for 30 seconds, then add the lemon juice, zest, sugar and chicken stock.

6. 6

   Mix 1 tsp cornflour with 1 tbsp water and stir into the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Arrange the sliced chicken on a plate, pour the lemon sauce over and garnish with sliced spring onions.