Lemon-flavored pan-fried chicken cutlet

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the chicken breast, remove the tendons and membranes, and slice it into thin slices. I cut one chicken breast into three pieces, and then gently pound each slice of chicken breast with the back of a knife.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Place the chicken breast in a container, add an appropriate amount of salt, freshly ground black pepper and a little fresh lemon juice, gently rub both sides of the chicken breast with your hands, and marinate for one hour.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them. Then add four tablespoons of cornstarch and stir until a smooth batter forms.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Dip the marinated chicken breast into the egg batter, making sure both sides are fully coated.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat some olive oil in a pan, then add the chicken cutlet and pan-fry over low heat.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Flip the chicken cutlet back and forth halfway through cooking until both sides turn golden brown.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   To make the lemon sauce: Put vinegar, sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Then pour in two tablespoons of cornstarch slurry and stir quickly until smooth. Remove from heat when it becomes slightly thickened, then add half a teaspoon of lemon juice and stir well.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Cut the pan-fried chicken cutlet in half and drizzle with lemon sauce.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   A low-fat and delicious lemon-flavored pan-fried chicken cutlet is ready! The tender meat is infused with the refreshing taste of lemon, it's so delicious!