5.0 from 114 votes
Chinese Lemon Chicken
This Chinese lemon chicken is crispy battered chicken breast pieces smothered in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce. A remake of the take out classic that tastes just as good as what you'd get in a restaurant!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- oil for frying canola or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Place the flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
- Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the lemon juice, sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the lemon juice mixture.
- Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Toss the lemon sauce with the chicken. Stir in the lemon zest. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.