Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe (with Video)

Preparing the Chicken
1. Cut the chicken thigh into similar size 2" pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Season the chicken with salt, white pepper, shaoxing wine and add egg and flour.
3. Mix until combined and marinate for 20 minutes.
Preparing the Sauce
1. In a bowl, mix together chicken stock, lemon juice & zest, sugar, honey, white vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Preparing the Dry Seasoning Mix
1. In a large bowl, mix together the Dry Seasoning Mix ingredients.
2. Give the chicken another mix to evenly distribute the wet batter, then let any excess drip off and dredge the chicken in the dry mix.
3. Pat the chicken pieces well to ensure there are no bald spots.
Frying the Chicken
1. In a large dutch oven or wok, heat neutral oil to 350F and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and remove.
2. Bring the oil temperature back to 350F and fry the chicken again for 1-2 minutes until dark golden brown and crispy.
Finalizing the Dish
1. In a wok or large pan over high heat, add the premixed sauce and stir until slightly thickened and glossy.
2. Add the chicken and toss in the sauce until evenly coated.
3. Serve immediately with freshly steamed rice and enjoy!