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Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken for a Zesty Home Feast

Delight in the zesty flavors of homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken, a gluten-free adaptable dish ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for marinating and frying
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 1 large egg beaten
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine optional, provide complexity
For Garnishing
  • 2 green onions use white part for cooking, green part for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix together chicken broth, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with vegetable oil and a sprinkle of salt. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in beaten egg and coat chicken with cornstarch evenly.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain and cool for 2-3 minutes.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté chopped green onions and minced ginger until fragrant.
  7. Pour prepared sauce into the skillet and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Serve garnished with green onion tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is preheated for perfect crispiness and don't overcrowd the chicken during frying.

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