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Lemon Chicken

Olive
Sweet, tangy delicious lemon chicken that finally, FINALLY my family likes.
5 from 1 vote
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Filipino
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken breast pieces with soy sauce in a bowl.
    1 lb Chicken Thigh Fillet, 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for half an hour.
    1 lb Chicken Thigh Fillet, 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg with cornstarch.
    1 pc Egg, 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • Season with some salt and black pepper.
    Salt, Black Pepper
  • Add the marinated chicken pieces to the batter.
    1 lb Chicken Thigh Fillet
  • Deep fry chicken pieces until brown.
    1 lb Chicken Thigh Fillet
  • Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt and turmeric (if using) mix until well combined.
    3 tablespoons Sugar, ½ cup Chicken Broth, Turmeric Powder, 1½ tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and add slurry (for thicker sauce, add more cornstarch-water mixture).
    1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix.
    1 lb Chicken Thigh Fillet
  • Serve with rice and veggies on the side.
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