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Lemon Chicken with Soy Sauce Recipe
This Lemon Chicken with Soy Sauce is so easy and delicious, with a lemon and ginger sauce, you'll prefer it over takeout. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 591 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- Zest of half of one lemon
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Place the cornstarch in a large shallow dish. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the marinade and transfer it to the cornstarch. Toss well to coat.
- Place the reserved marinade next to the stove. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Set a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and stir-fry for 7 to 9 minutes, until cooked through.
- Add the reserved marinade to the pan and immediately turn the heat down to low. Stir in the lemon zest and cornstarch-water mixture. Once the sauce has thickened (about 30-60 seconds), turn the heat off.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions; serve with white rice.
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Notes
- Store Lemon Soy Chicken leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. To freeze, transfer the cooled chicken to a freezer-safe container, where it can stay good for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
591kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1523mg
(63%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.