Lemon Chicken Recipe
Deep Fried Chicken Breast in Light Lemon Sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Lemon Sauce
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Allow to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with bread crumbs until fully covered.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Lemon Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Sauce Base
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 7
Add Chicken Broth and Honey
Pour in the chicken broth and add honey. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Thicken the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- 9
Add Lemon Juice
Juice the fresh lemons and add the juice to the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and remove from heat.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Dish
Place the fried chicken breasts on plates and drizzle with the lemon sauce. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
