Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe, featuring crispy battered chicken thighs enveloped in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish promises to impress your guests and satisfy your family. In just under an hour, you can skip takeout and whip up this delightful meal at home. The harmonious blend of flavors will make it a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for marinating)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup flour
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix lemon juice, sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon zest to prepare the sauce.
- Coat marinated chicken with flour and remaining cornstarch.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a frying pan.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown; transfer to a skillet.
- Pour sauce over fried chicken, quickly coating and heating until thickened.
- Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg