Tender Chicken Stir-Fry (Velveting Technique)

Slice the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized pieces.

Place the sliced chicken in a bowl and add 100ml of water. Massage the chicken with your hands until all the water is fully absorbed. This step rehydrates the meat.

Add the lemon juice, light soy sauce, and half an egg white to the chicken. Massage again to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Sprinkle the cornflour over the chicken and mix until each piece is lightly coated.

Pour the vegetable oil over the top of the chicken to seal in the moisture. Do not mix it in.

Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

To cook, heat a pan with oil and pan-fry the marinated chicken for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through.

For the stir-fry, remove the chicken from the pan. Add the chopped spring onions and sliced red pepper and stir-fry for a minute until slightly softened.

Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add a splash of light soy sauce to season the dish.

Toss everything together to combine, then serve immediately.