Medium
Nauruan
Nauruan Lemon Chicken
Crispy fried chicken with a tangy lemon sauce, inspired by Chinese influence.
35
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
1.00 lb
Chicken thighs
boneless, sliced
0.25 cup
Lemon juice
fresh
2.00 tbsp
Soy sauce
0.25 cup
Cornstarch
2.00 cups
Vegetable oil
for frying
2.00 tbsp
Sugar
0.25 cup
Water
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Marinate chicken in lemon juice and soy sauce for 15 minutes.
15 minutes
2
Coat chicken in cornstarch.
3
Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden, about 5 minutes.
5 minutes
4
In a pan, mix sugar, water, and remaining lemon juice; simmer until thickened.
5 minutes
5
Toss chicken in sauce and serve with rice.