Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken

1. Preparing the batter [00:14]

Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Store in the fridge.

2. Preparing the chicken [00:25]

Flatten the chicken thighs using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and coat each piece with cornstarch.

3. Making the batter and first fry [00:46]

Add cold soda water to the flour mixture and whisk to combine. Dip the floured chicken into the batter and fry for 3 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel.

4. Cooling the chicken [01:12]

Let the chicken rest and cool for 20 minutes.

5. Making the lemon sauce [01:14]

In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, chicken stock, lemon juice, Chinese cooking wine, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together and cook until thickened.

6. Second fry and serving [01:44]

Fry the chicken again for another 3 minutes until golden and crispy. Slice the chicken, arrange over rice, and pour the lemon sauce over it.