Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

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5.0

105 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    622 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Simple Chinese lemon chicken has a delectable sweet and tangy Asian flavor. It's amazing served over rice or noodles!

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Ingredients

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  • ½-¾ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste to taste
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed

Lemon Glaze

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
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Instructions

  1. Begin by making your glaze. In a medium pan, over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon pepper, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 10-12 minutes, should be slightly thickened.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Place salt, pepper, and flour in a ziploc bag and pour milk into a small bowl. Add 8-10 pieces of chicken to your bag of flour and shake around. Take each piece out and dip it in milk and throw back into the flour bag. Shake around and take the chicken out. Repeat until all chicken is coated in flour and milk.
  4. Fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  5. Toss chicken in your glaze mixture and serve warm over rice, noodles, or salad.

Notes

  • Make ahead of time. Make this recipe 1-2 days ahead of time. Flour the chicken according to directions and combine the glaze as directed. Store the chicken and glaze in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 1-2 days before cooking.
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  • ake this recipe 1-2 days ahead of time. Flour the chicken according to directions and combine the glaze as directed. Store the chicken and glaze in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 1-2 days before cooking.
  • STORE. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • STORE. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • FREEZE. Cook the chicken before storing the chicken and glaze in separate containers. Label and freeze them for 2-3 months.
  • REHEAT lemon chicken in the oven, heat the glaze in a saucepan and then combine. If you're in a hurry you can reheat in the microwave.
  • REHEAT lemon chicken in the oven, heat the glaze in a saucepan and then combine.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 622kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Potassium 707mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 622kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 738mg 31%
Potassium 707mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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