5.0 from 129 votes
Lemon Chicken
This easy lemon recipe is a sweet zesty favorite, made in under an hour!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with egg, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the marinade.
- Add chicken to the pan in batches and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir the sauce well to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Pour it into the pan with the chicken. Let it simmer on low heat until it thickened, about 3-4 minutes
- Garnish with sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onion, and lemon wedges if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe comes together quickly; prepare all of the ingredients before beginning to cook.
- Chicken: For easy handling, place chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting (optional). Chicken thighs work well in this recipe.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe. If using fresh lemon, ½ teaspoon of lemon zest can be added to the sauce for an extra boost of lemon flavor.
- Vegetables: Vegetables can be added to this chicken, asparagus, or green beans are great options. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Trim the vegetables and add them to the pan. Stir-fry them for a few minutes until they are tender crisp. Add the chicken and the sauce and continue to cook as directed.
- For a crispy chicken, marinated chicken can be dusted in corn starch and deep fried in small batches at 350°F for 4-5 minutes. Thicken sauce and toss with chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
258
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.