Chicken in Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into strips
1 egg white
2 tsp cornflour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
2 lemons , juice and zest of, finely grated
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp shaoxing wine
1 tsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 -2 tsp chili flakes (1 tsp if you don'tsp like it to be too spicy)
1 tsp cornflour or 1 tsp arrowroot, mixed with 1 tsp water
2 tsp sesame oil
1 bunch scallion, shredded

Directions:

Combine the egg white, cornflour, salt, 2 tsp sesame oil and chicken in a bowl - stir to make sure the chicken is well coated. Leave for about 20 minutes.
Heat oil in wok until hot. Add chicken and cook until it turns white (it takes about 5 minutes). Transfer to a bowl.
Wipe the wok clean and make the sauce. Add olive oil and garlic, cook until aromatic.
Add the stock, lemon juice, 2 tsp sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce and shaoxing. Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and whisk in the cornflour or arrowroot mixture.
Simmer gently for a few moments and then add the chicken. Stir fry to make sure the chicken is well coated and heated through properly.
Add a little sesame oil as final seasoning and serve scattered with scallions. Serve with rice and steamed bok choy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	318.09 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.86g	21%
Cholesterol	67.49mg	22%
Sodium	1321.34mg	55%
Potassium	614.07mg	13%
Total Carbs	24.5g	8%
Sugars	5.53g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	26.23g	52%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	30%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	30mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.54 Kcal (588 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.12g	21%
Cholesterol	29.82mg	22%
Sodium	583.8mg	55%
Potassium	271.31mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.82g	8%
Sugars	2.44g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	10%
Protein	11.59g	52%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	30%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	13.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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