Lemon Chicken
This easy lemon chicken is crispy, tangy, and just like takeout but better. Bite-sized chicken pieces are fried golden and coated in a bright, glossy lemon sauce. Quick, simple, and made with pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or anytime you crave takeout at home.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 10 oz skinless, boneless chicken breast or thigh cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup cornstarch sifted and combine well
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- oil for deep-frying
- ½ teaspoon white sesame
Marinade:
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Shaoxing wine optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Lemon Sauce:
- 5 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt or to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients in the Marinade for 30 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Lemon Sauce and set aside.
- Add the cornstarch and all-purpose flour to the chicken, stirring to coat each piece evenly.
- Heat a saucepan or wok with about 2 inches of oil. Once the oil is hot, deep-fry the chicken until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a shallow pan over low heat, add the Lemon Sauce mixture. Once the sauce thickens, add the fried chicken and stir to coat evenly. Dish out, top with white sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg