Description
A comforting dish of crispy chicken coated in a tangy, sweet lemon sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 c lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 c water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 c flour
- 1/2 c cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the chicken cubes, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Mix well and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, combine the lemon juice, sugar, water, 2 tsp of cornstarch, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- After marination, add the flour and 1/2 c of cornstarch to the bowl of chicken. Toss to coat each piece thoroughly.
- In a pot, add oil, about three inches deep, and heat it on medium-high until it reaches 350 degrees.
- Carefully add the chicken in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pot.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (around 6-8 minutes). Transfer to a skillet.
- Add the prepared lemon sauce to the skillet and let it coat the chicken. Cook for a few seconds until the sauce thickens.
- Serve your Chinese Lemon Chicken immediately with fluffy steamed rice and seasoned vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken the night before. Serve over steamed rice or with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg