Chinese Lemon Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish
A delightful twist on traditional chicken recipes, featuring a zesty lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the chicken slices to the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken slices and cook until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Pour the lemon sauce over the chicken and add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Stir until the sauce coats the chicken evenly and is heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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