Pineapple Lemon Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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This Chinese main features Chicken brests, split, Dash of black peper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Pineapple Lemon Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 179.2

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This Chinese main features Chicken brests, split, Dash of black peper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Skinned and boned 1 tb Dry sherry 1/4 ts SaltLEMON SAUCE2 sl Canned pineapple,
  2. cut into 2 ts Vegetable oil Quarters 1 1/4 ts Cornstarch 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice 1 ts Grated lemon
  3. peel 1/4 c Water 1 ts Minced fresh ginger 3 tb Packed brown sugar 1 c Bread crumbs 2 tb Rice vinegar 1/4 c Sesame seeds 1 tb Butter 1 Egg, lightly beaten Preperation: Pound each chicken breast half to flatten.
  4. Place chicken in a bowl and add salt, pepper, and sherry; stir to coat.
  5. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  6. To make lemon sauce, whirl pineapple slices in a blender until smooth.
  7. Then combine with remaining sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; set aside.
  8. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs ans sesame seeds.
  9. Dip chicken into egg, then roll in bread crumbs, shaking off excess.
  10. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  11. Cooking: Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 2 inches.
  12. Place over medium-high heat until oil reaches 350 - 360 degrees F (182&# 194;°C).
  13. Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time, and deep
  14. fry fdor 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and meat is no longer pink when slashed, turning occasionally.
  15. Lift out and drain on paper towels.
  16. Place on a heatproof dish and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven while deep-frying remaining chicken.
  17. Meanwhile, cook sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens slightly.
  18. Cut chicken into strips and arrange on a serving platter.
  19. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish edge of platter with additional pineapple slices.
  20. Serve hot.
  21. Tip: For a crispier crust, fry the chicken a second time before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 179.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.0g14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 66.8mg23%
Sodium 61.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 20.2g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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