Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe, featuring crispy battered chicken thighs enveloped in a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce. This dish brings the essence of restaurant-style lemon chicken right into your kitchen, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With its satisfying crunch and zesty taste, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe allows you to savor homemade goodness without the wait for takeout. Serve it over rice or alongside colorful vegetables for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 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: Combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch in a large bowl; cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Mix lemon juice, sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a bowl; set aside.
- Coat chicken: Add flour and remaining cornstarch to marinated chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat oil: In a deep pot, heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry chicken: Fry coated chicken in batches until golden brown; transfer to a skillet.
- Combine with sauce: Pour prepared sauce into the skillet with fried chicken over medium-high heat until thickened.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg