Takeout-Style Crispy Lemon Chicken

Recipe and Photo Credit: Stephanie Tea @stephvnietea
15 m
Prep Time
20 m
Cook Time
17
Ingredients

Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • Crispy Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden™ Garlic Stir-In Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
  • Oil, for frying
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Lemon Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (reduced sodium) or water
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden™ Zesty Lemon Ready to Use Paste
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

NUTRITION INFORMATION

(per Serving)

Nutrition information coming soon

Preparation

  • 1 For the Crispy Chicken, season chicken with salt, Gourmet Garden Garlic Paste, onion powder and black pepper. Marinade for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cornstarch, flour and baking soda, then stir in water to coat evenly. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • 2 For the Lemon Sauce, combine chicken stock, Gourmet Garden Zesty Lemon Paste, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl, mixing until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • 3 Heat a few inches of oil in a large wok or pot to 350°F. Working in small batches, fry battered chicken 5 to 7 mins or until golden, crispy and cooked through. Drain well on paper towels and set aside.
  • 4 Bring Lemon Sauce mixture to boil in large wok. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl, mixing well. Pour cornstarch slurry into boiling sauce and mix well. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, the sauce will thicken up. Add chicken to wok with sauce and toss until evenly coated. Serve and enjoy!

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