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Lemony Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • ΒΌ C flour all purpose
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 C breadcrumbs dry
  • 1 T parsley dry
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • β…“ C olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 T cornstarch
  • β…“ C freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 C chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • β…› teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more or less to your preference

Instructions

  • Create a breading station:
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl/plate.
  • Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl .
  • Combine breadcrumbs, parsley and lemon zest in a third shallow bowl/plate.
  • Dip chicken pieces first in the flour, then egg, and lastly rolling around in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Set aside and repeat with all chicken pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large non stick skillet. Add chicken pieces, 4-5 at a time (do not crowd the pan). Cook a few minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (about 8-10 min total). Set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare sauce:
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken stock, ginger paste, brown sugar and pepper flakes.
  • Bring up to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Place in refrigerator to cool until ready to use.
  • Serve chicken along side dipping sauce or drizzle sauce directly over cooked chicken.