Asian Poultry Recipes - Chicken with Lemon Sauce Recipe

  
 

Poultry Recipes - Chicken with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 small skinless chicken

  • breast fillets

  • 5ml/1 tsp sesame oil

  • 15ml/1 tbsp dry sherry

  • 1egg white, lightly beaten

  • 30ml/2 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)

  • 15ml/1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • salt and ground white pepper chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves and spring onions (scallions) and lemon wedges, to garnish

For the sauce:

  • 45ml/3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 30ml/2 tbsp sweetened lime juice

  • 45ml/3 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar

  • 10ml/2 tsp corn flour (cornstarch)

  • 90ml/6 tbsp cold water

Serves 4

Method:

  1. Arrange the chicken fillets in a single layer in a bowl. Mix the sesame oil with the sherry and add 2.5ml/1/2 tsp salt and 1.5ml/1/4 tsp pepper. Pour over the chicken, cover and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.

  • Mix together the egg white and corn flour. Add the mixture to the chicken and turn the chicken with tongs until thoroughly coated.

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok and fry the chicken fillets for about 15 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides.

  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine the lemon juice. lime juice, sugar, corn flour and water in a small pan. Add 1.5ml/1/4 tsp salt Bring to the boil over a low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and has thickened.

  • Cut the chicken into pieces and place on a warm serving plate. Pour the sauce over, garnish with the coriander leaves, spring onions and lemon wedges.

    • Note: Succulent chicken with a refreshing lemony sauce and just a hint of lime is a sure winner as a family meal that is quick and easy to prepare.