Crispy Chinese Chicken With Lemon Drizzle

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over low heat, pour all lemon sauce ingredients and whisk on a low flame until the sauce boils and thickens.
2. Meanwhile, on a chopping board, pound the chicken breasts out slightly to flatten to about 1cm thick and cut them into half, set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix the cornflour and water, add in the 4 yolks, garlic powder, five-spice, salt and pepper, mix to combine, set aside.
4. On medium heat, heat about 3” of oil until hot.
5. Dip one chicken piece into the batter, then lift out to let the excess drip off
6. Carefully place the battered chicken into the hot oil one at a time so you don’t overcrowd the pan. 
7. Fry until cooked through, golden and crisp
8. Drain on kitchen towels and repeat with the remaining pieces
9. Slice each piece on the diagonal into large strips and arrange it on your serving plate
10. Drizzle with lemon sauce, sprinkle over the chopped spring onions and serve immediately with the remaining sauce on the side
11. Enjoy with egg fried rice, stir-fried veggies and your favourite chilli sauce!