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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Lemon Chicken

A zesty take on a takeout classic, this lemon chicken recipe promises nostalgic flavour and pizzazz aplenty (without the added MSG).

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Time

30 min mins

Servings

2 people people

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Ingredients

  • 200g chicken breast
  • 100g corn flour, seasoned with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 250ml chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon custard powder
  • Cornflour paste ( 3:1 cornflour to water)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

The Marinade

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 egg

The Sauce

  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • A pinch of salt
  • Fresh lemon peel from 1 lemon

Method

1. Cut the chicken into 2cm cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients and, using your hands, massage the pieces until they are evenly coated, then add the seasoned cornflour and rub it into the chicken. The chicken pieces will first start to stick together in clumps but will start to separate as you continue to rub them. Once all the chicken has completely separated it is ready to be fried.

2. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small prep bowl or ramekin. In a separate ramekin mix the cornflour paste with the custard powder 

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