Paleo Chinese Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Paleo Chinese Lemon Chicken
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Sweet and sour Paleo Chinese Lemon Chicken is a fun and unique celebration of your love for Chinese food!
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Sauce:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 lemons, juiced, fresh
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos, or soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp sriracha optional
- ¼ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
For the Chicken:
- 1 to ½ lbs chicken thigh chopped into bite-sized pieces, or breasts
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup tapioca flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil
For serving:
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion chopped, bunch
Instructions
- Make the Sauce:
- Stir together all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside until ready to use.
Prepare the Chicken:
- Whisk the egg in a large mixing bowl and chop the chicken into bite sized pieces. Transfer the chicken to the mixing bowl with the beaten egg and stir well until the chicken is coated in egg. Add the flour and stir until everything is well coated with flour.
Make the Lemon Chicken:
- Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Transfer the chicken to the skillet and spread into an even layer. The chicken pieces will try to stick together so use two spoons or a rubber spatula to break them apart (it’s okay if they stick together). Allow the chicken to brown for 2 minutes before stirring well. Allow the chicken to brown for another 2 minutes. Add the sauce and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or with fried rice. Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds if desired!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1of 4
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
3 reviews
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