Chinese Lemon Chicken

Enjoy this homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken that combines brightness with comfort, perfect for any weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: EVENING DINNERS

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

500 g chicken breast select fresh, boneless
2 pcs eggs helps create a light and crispy batter
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

For the Batter

0.5 cup cornstarch ensures a remarkable crunch after frying
0.25 cup all-purpose flour helps bind the batter

For the Sauce

0.33 cup lemon juice fresh juice for tangy flavor
1 tablespoon lemon zest enhances the lemony aroma
0.5 cup sugar balances the acidity
0.5 cup chicken stock adds depth to the sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce introduces umami for complexity
1 teaspoon ginger provides warmth to the sauce
1 teaspoon garlic adds aromatic goodness

Equipment

saucepan
frying pan
mixing bowl
whisk

Method

Directions

Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix eggs, cornstarch, and flour to form a batter.
Coat chicken evenly in the batter.
Fry chicken until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Simmer lemon juice, zest, sugar, stock, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan.
Thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry.
Toss chicken with sauce or drizzle on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and color.

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