Chinese Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chinese Lemon Chicken
Description
This recipe coats chicken breast pieces in a seasoned egg wash and a mixture of flour and cornstarch before deep frying until golden and crispy. The lemon sauce is made by simmering lemon juice, sugar, and water, then thickening with a cornstarch slurry to create a glossy, slightly sweet, and tangy coating. The sauce is tossed with the fried chicken to evenly coat each piece.
The dish is finished by stirring in fresh lemon zest, which adds a bright citrus aroma, and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a mild nutty flavor and freshness. The texture contrasts between the crunchy coating and the smooth lemon glaze provide a satisfying mouthfeel.
Chinese Lemon Chicken is well suited for serving as a main course with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. It provides a lively citrus flavor profile that can brighten a meal and offers a textural variety between crisp fried chicken and the velvety sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- cooking oil canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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