Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy tender, golden-brown chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce – a perfect balance of savory and citrusy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Lemon Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry in oil until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Make the Lemon Sauce: Sauté ginger and garlic, add lemon juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened.
- Combine: Toss fried chicken in the sauce until coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and lemon zest. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- This dish pairs well with steamed white rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste for a sweeter or tangier sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
