Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Chinese Lemon Chicken, a dish that harmonizes succulent, crispy chicken with a tangy lemon sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, this dish will surely become a favorite at your table. Get ready to be the star of your next dinner party as you serve up this mouthwatering cuisine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. In another bowl, whisk together egg and water. Dip chicken in egg wash, then coat with cornstarch mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry coated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, chicken broth, and zest over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg