Description
Chinese Lemon Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tangy zest of fresh lemons to succulent chicken. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a dazzling meal that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, each bite promises a delightful burst of sweet and savory flavors. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions.
- Combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice, honey, and water. Pour over cooked chicken and stir to combine.
- Let simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg