Lee Lum's Lemon Chicken
Elizabeth Gardner
ingredients
- 4 Whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned
- 2 Tbls. light soy sauce
- 1/2 Tsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tsp. salt
- 1 Tbls. gin or vodka
- 3 egg whites, well beaten
- 1 Cup water chestnut flour or powder
- 3/4 Cup sugar
- 1/2 Cup white or rice vinegar
- 1 Cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbls. cornstarch, mixed with 2 Tbls. water
- 1 Lemon, juiced and rind finely chopped
- 1/4 Head lettuce, shredded
- 3 Small carrots, julienne
- 1/2 Large green pepper, julienne
- 3 Scallions, julienne
- 1/2 Cup canned pineapple, shredded
- 1 Bottle lemon extract
- Peanut or vegetable oil
directions
- 1
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
- 2
2. Drain chicken; coat with egg whites and flour.
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3. Quickly brown chicken in hot oil.
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4. In small pan, combine sugar, vinegar, broth, cornstarch, lemon juice and rind.
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5. Bring to boil, stir until thickened.
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6. Cut chicken into 1 inch slices and place on lettuce.
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7. Keep warm in 200° oven, if necessary.
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8. Add vegetables and pineapple to sauce.
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9. Remove from heat and add extract.
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10. Pour over chicken.
Source: Elizabeth Gardner
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