Chinese Lemon Chicken

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    475 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a zesty, savory glaze, this Chinese lemon chicken is sure to become a new dinnertime favorite. It's a better-than-takeout meal the whole family will go crazy over!

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cups cornstarch
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup canola oil

Lemon Sauce

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add 1½ cups cornstarch to one bowl and the slightly beaten 3 eggs to another bowl. Dip each chicken piece into the cornstarch, then coat it in the egg mixture.
  3. Heat the 1/2 cup canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned.
  4. Place the chicken in a 9 x 13 greased baking dish.
  5. Mix 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 1 hour.
  7. Stir the chicken every 15 minutes so that it is coated in the sauce.
  8. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 532mg (22%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 137IU (3%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 532mg 22%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 137IU 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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