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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken That'll Brighten Your Weeknight

This easy Chinese Lemon Chicken recipe is a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Large eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 cup Corn starch Essential for crispy texture
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or canola oil For frying
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons White cooking wine or chicken broth Provides moisture and flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Base for the lemon sauce
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed is key
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic Adds aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Contributes sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cold water or chicken broth For sauce thickening
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked rice Opt for brown rice or fried rice
  • 1/4 cup Thinly sliced green onions Adds fresh flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • medium bowl
  • Ziplock Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and marinate with eggs, soy sauce, and cooking wine for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Coat chicken in corn starch in a ziplock bag, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan, and fry chicken in single layers until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  4. For the sauce, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and honey in the same pan.
  5. Thicken sauce by mixing corn starch with cold broth/water before adding to the boiling sauce.
  6. Add crispy chicken back to the sauce and stir until well-coated.
  7. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes and serve fresh for optimal taste and texture.

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