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Crispy Lemon Chicken
Crispy chicken with a lemon sauce, combining the sweet, salty and tangy flavors of Chinese cuisine with a Western touch. Ideal as a main dish or appetizer, served with rice or simply dipped in the sauce.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for optimal tenderness.
- • Precisely control the oil temperature (170 °C then 190 °C) to achieve the right crispness.
- • Thicken the sauce correctly with the diluted starch to avoid lumps.
Safety Warnings
- • Frying oil reaches very high temperatures; handle with care and use a thermometer.
- • Never leave the oil unattended.
- • Watch out for splatters when plunging the chicken.
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