Lemon Chicken (Chinese Style)

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• For serving: chopped scallions and lemon slices (optional, to taste)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup lemon juice (see note)
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place it in a medium bowl. Season with some salt & pepper, the garlic powder, and sprinkle the cornstarch over it. Toss until coated.

2. 2

   Add the sauce ingredients to another bowl and whisk together.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Once the pan is HOT, add half of the chicken to the skillet and ensure each piece isn't crowded so it browns better. Cook for 4 minutes and then flip (using cooking tongs) and cook another 3-4 minutes or so. Chicken should be browned and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate. For the second batch, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.

5. 5

   Once the second batch of chicken is done, add the chicken that's on the plate back to the skillet. Take the skillet off the heat, then pour in the sauce and let it bubble for 30 seconds to a minute or so until thickened. Toss it with the chicken to coat thoroughly. Serve with fresh lemon slices if desired and chopped scallions.