Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
This crispy and tangy Chinese Lemon Chicken recipe is the perfect takeout-style dish made right at home. Coated in a zesty lemon sauce and fried to golden perfection, it’s a restaurant-quality meal that’s both easy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the lemon sauce:
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp honey (or sugar)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, then add chicken pieces, coating them well.
- Batter and fry: In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the lemon sauce: In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, and serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey or sugar.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting gluten-free flour and tamari for soy sauce.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/chinese-lemon-chicken-recipe/
