The Best Lemon Chicken And Chilli Chicken Recipe EVER • Taste The Chinese Recipes Show
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- April 12, 2019
- 10:00 am
Master chef John Zhang shows you how to make the best lemon chicken and chilli chicken with step by step instruction.
The lemon chicken is crispy battered chicken pieces smothered in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce.
The chilli chicken is made with lightly battered crispy chicken chunks lightly tossed with spicy red chili pepper.
Is it necessary to marinate the chicken before cooking it in the lemon chicken recipe?
Chinese cuisine is known for its bold and unique flavors. One of the most classic dishes in Chinese cuisine is lemon chicken and chilli chicken. These mouth-watering dishes are loved by people all around the world. With so many different recipes available online, it can be hard to find the perfect recipe. That’s why we’re sharing the best lemon chicken and chilli chicken recipe ever, straight from the Taste The Chinese Recipes Show.
Lemon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon white pepper
– Juice of 2 lemons
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Add the chicken pieces and coat well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the lemon juice, sugar, water, and cornstarch until well combined.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the lemon sauce mixture and stir until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until coated in the lemon sauce.
6. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Chilli Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
– 3 tablespoons chopped ginger
– 3 fresh red chillies, sliced
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup vinegar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil
– 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and coat well.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and chillies. Stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the soy sauce and vinegar to the skillet and stir until well combined. Add the cornstarch mixture and honey and stir until the sauce thickens.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with scallions before serving.
Conclusion
Lemon chicken and chili chicken are classic Chinese dishes that are loved by people all around the world. By following these recipes from the Taste The Chinese Recipes Show, you can create the most delicious and authentic versions of these dishes. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress your friends and family with your cooking skills. So, grab a bowl of rice or noodles and enjoy these mouth-watering dishes!
