Description
Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy, sweet lemon sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With each bite, enjoy the burst of citrus flavor that will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked beaches. Ready in under an hour, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious—ideal for impressing anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Rinse and pat dry chicken; cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, combine remaining marinade with water over medium heat; simmer until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated; serve garnished with green onions over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or shrimp. Experiment with different citrus fruits like lime or orange for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.