Chinese Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Lemon Chicken
Description
This dish uses thinly sliced chicken breasts coated in an egg mixture and dredged in a combination of cornstarch and flour to achieve a crispy coating when fried in hot oil. The lemon sauce is prepared by whisking lemon juice, sugar, water, and cornstarch and cooking it until thickened and glossy. Pouring the sauce over the sliced chicken provides a citrusy tanginess enhanced by the subtle sweetness.
The method creates a textural contrast between the crunchy exterior of the chicken and the smooth, glossy lemon sauce. The recipe yields a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor profile with moderate crispness.
Chinese Lemon Chicken is commonly served as a main dish with steamed rice or vegetables, adding brightness to the plate and pairing well with simple sides.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch divided
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half butterflied into two thinner pieces each.
- To coat the chicken add the egg, salt, pepper and oil into a bowl and whisk together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, add 1/2 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup flour and mix well.
- In a large frying pan or a wok, heat more canola oil in a wok 375 degrees (medium high heat).
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, then drain the oil.
- Add the lemon juice, sugar, water and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the pan and whisk to combine.
- Cook until thickened and smooth.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips then serve with lemon sauce poured over.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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