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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken: A Sweet & Tangy Delight

Try this delicious Chinese Lemon Chicken for a sweet and tangy dinner that's quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 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 Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large Eggs For marination
For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup White Cooking Wine or Chicken Broth
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Corn Starch Substitute with flour if necessary
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil For frying
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh for more flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Ziplock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, marinate with eggs, soy sauce, and white cooking wine for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Coat the Chicken: In a ziplock bag, add cornstarch. Transfer marinated chicken, seal, and shake until coated.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and honey. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch with cold broth, pour into sauce, and stir until thickened for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Combine: Add crispy chicken back into the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and heat for another minute.
  7. Serve: Transfer to a platter, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for deeper flavors. Use the same skillet for frying and sauce to save dishes.

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