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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Quick and Zesty Chinese Lemon Chicken You’ll Crave Tonight

This Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delightful explosion of flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
  • 2 Eggs Helps bind the marinade.
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch For crispy coating.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup White Cooking Wine or Chicken Broth Broth for non-alcoholic.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Base of the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Substitute garlic powder if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar To balance acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey To balance acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on soy sauce.
  • 1 cup Cold Chicken Broth or Water To dissolve cornstarch.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice White, brown, or fried rice.
  • Green Onions Optional garnish.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • ziplock bag
  • Large pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken by cutting into 1-inch pieces. Whisk together eggs, soy sauce, and cooking wine or broth. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat chicken in corn starch using a ziplock bag, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Fry the coated chicken in heated oil for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
  4. In the same pan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, sugar, honey, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  5. Mix corn starch with cold broth or water until dissolved. Stir into boiling sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return crispy chicken to the pan and toss gently in the sauce until coated.
  7. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. Serve with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

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