Dinner for 4
Crispy Lemon Chicken
$14.74for 430 minServes 4
Crisp battered chicken is fried, then coated with a bright lemon sauce thickened with cornstarch.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.25 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.86Typical price |
 | Juice, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 3$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.75Typical price |
 | Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.74 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oilBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
$3.68 per serving$14.74 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 x 125g/3oz chicken thigh fillets
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cornflour / cornstarch
- 1 1/4 L vegetable or canola oil (optional)
- 1/3 cup cornflour / cornstarch
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold soda water
- 6 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp chinese cooking wine
- lemon slices (optional)
- 1 green onion (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and season them with salt.
- Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with the chicken, then whisk the remaining cornstarch, flour, salt, baking powder, and cold soda water into a batter.
- Heat the oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pan.
- Dip the chicken in the batter and fry in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp and cooked to 165 F.
- Whisk the chicken stock, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cooking wine in a skillet, then bring it to a simmer.
- Stir 6 teaspoons cornstarch with a little water, add it to the sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes before tossing with the chicken.
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