Honey Lemon Chicken

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Honey Lemon Chicken - Crispy, tender chicken with AMAZING honey lemon sauce. Quick and easy recipe that anyone can make at home.

Crispy honey lemon chicken topped with sesame seeds in a serving dish.
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Honey lemon chicken is one of my favorites. To clarify, it’s a combination of two of my favorite recipes: honey chicken and lemon chicken. As a result, it’s no wonder that it’s a favorite of mine.


Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken

Easy and quick Asian crispy chicken dish with honey lemon sauce.

Imagine battered chicken fried to a crispy goodness and doused in a sweet honey and lemony sauce. Certainly, the thought of it is enough to set my mouth watering.


Cooking Tips

Homemade honey lemon chicken recipe.
  • The easiest way to fry the chicken is to use shallow frying.
  • So, you don’t need a lot of oil. Just fry the chicken over medium heat until they become crunchy and crispy. On the other hand, it takes longer, but the result is rewarding.

This recipe is so easy to make, and has such a delicious result.

In conclusion, read on and make this recipe for a wonderful meal tonight!


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 272 calories per serving.

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4.62 from 63 votes

Honey Lemon Chicken

Honey Lemon Chicken – crispy chicken with the most AMAZING honey lemon sauce that is super delicious. Quick and easy recipe that anyone can make at home. 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients  

  • 12 oz (350g) chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • oil , for deep-frying
  • 1 lettuce leaf
  • toasted sesame seeds , to garnish

Marinade:

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Honey Lemon Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Frying Batter:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken strips with all the Marinade ingredients for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, prepare the frying batter by lightly whisking the egg and mixing in the remaining batter ingredients.
  • The batter should be smooth, without lumps or being too runny. Drop the chicken strips into the batter and mix well until they are fully coated. In a separate bowl, mix all the ingredients for the honey lemon sauce thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Gently drop in the battered chicken strips, ensuring they are spread out to prevent sticking together while frying. Deep-fry the chicken strips until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • In a saucepan, gently pour in the honey lemon sauce and bring it to a light simmer. Stir quickly until the sauce bubbles, then remove from heat.
  • Place a lettuce leaf on a plate, top it with the chicken strips, and pour the Honey Lemon Sauce over them. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people, Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 1203mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Noush says:

    5 stars
    I made this exactly as described in thr recipe (but with gluten free flour). It was perfect and even my cat wanted to eat it!

    1. janellejtan@gmail.com says:

      Hi Noush, thanks for your wonderful comment and 5 stars rating. I am so glad you enjoyed my recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/