This Chinese lemon chicken recipe is universally loved. It is tender, juicy and the lemon kick is superb. It is a quick, easy versatile recipe.
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The Chinese lemon chicken recipe, takes only a few ingredients and very little time to produce. This recipe will be one that you can use in so many different ways.
What makes lemon and chicken such a perfect fit? Find out more here.
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What makes this recipe great? Tangy,crispy, chicken that is perfection.
- 30 Minute Meal: This is the perfect light, summer meal.
- Easy Ingredients: All easy ingredients that you have on hand.
- Family Friendly: It is just so tasty and good your family can not help but love it.
- Adaptable: Can make it so many ways and in so many things.
What You Need to Make Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- eggs
- flour
- cornstarch
- green onion
- sesame seeds
- lemon juice
- water
- sugar
- Lemon zest
Equipment
How to Make Lemon Chicken – Step by Step
- Coat Chicken: First, beat the eggs and pour over chicken to soak.
- Heat: Second, in a frying pan. Pour about 1” of oil and bring to medium high heat.
- Coat: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch and then coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and then place in hot oil to fry.
- Cook: Once chicken pieces are golden brown, remove form oil and place on paper towels to dry.
- Sauce: Next, in a saucepan, mix lemon juice, water, sugar and zest from one lemon. Bring to a boil while stirring and then remove from heat.
- Pour: Finally, pour sauce over chicken pieces until all are coated.
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Common Questions About Lemon Chicken
Of course, I love the flavor of this marinade on boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Indeed make as much or as little as you need. However, the leftovers are fantastic so make a little extra.
Sure, it really comes together quick but can be great reheated.
>Sticky rice
>Easy Sesame Noodles
>Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
>Asian Slaw
It is best stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Expert Tips for Making Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
- Add Heat: It is wonderful to add a hint of heat to this chicken. Try a little red pepper flake.
- Short cut tip: Feel free to use the pre cut chicken tenders for this recipe.
- Variation tip: Serve this chicken over a salad on a warm summer day.
- Alternate ingredient: Vegetarian? Use tofu for this recipe.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is a wonderful way to cook Chinese Lemon chicken recipe. Put the air fryer on 350 and cook for about 20 minutes.
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Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts , cut into 2” cubes
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Sauce
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- Lemon zest , to taste
Instructions
- Beat the eggs and pour over chicken to soak.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch.
- In a frying pan. Pour about 1” of oil and bring to medium high heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and then place in hot oil to fry. Repeat for all chicken
- Once chicken pieces are golden brown, remove form oil and place on paper towels to dry.
- In a saucepan, mix lemon juice, water, sugar and zest from one lemon. Bring to a boil while stirring and then remove from heat.
- Pour sauce over chicken pieces until all are coated.
- Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
Expert Tips
- Add Heat: It is wonderful to add a hint of heat to this chicken. Try a little red pepper flake.
- Short cut tip: Feel free to use the pre cut chicken tenders for this recipe.
- Variation tip: Serve this chicken over a salad on a warm summer day.
- Alternate ingredient: Vegetarian? Use tofu for this recipe.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is a wonderful way to cook Lemon chicken. Put the air fryer on 350 and cook for about 20 minutes.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaptation of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
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Well yum! I had no idea that it was so easy to make this yummy take out favorite at home! This yummy Lemon Chicken is my new favorite.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!