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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken: Sweet & Tangy Comfort in 30 Minutes

Discover the delightful taste of homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken, a sweet and tangy dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Batter
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup Cold Water For batter
  • Vegetable Oil for frying High smoke point oils recommended
Lemon Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 2 tbsp Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger For flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch For slurry to thicken sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Enhances lemon flavor

Equipment

  • Heavy pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add cold water until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Dip chicken into batter and fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Simmer and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, and toss fried chicken in the sauce to coat.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after combining chicken and sauce to maintain crispiness. Store leftovers separately for better texture.

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