Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
Chinese Lemon Chicken is such a classic takeout dish, almost as popular as the Orange Chicken. But if I had to pick a favorite, I’d probably go with this lemon chicken. I’m talking about a super crispy coating and a totally addicting lemon sauce. When paired together, it’s a match made in heaven! This lemon chicken comes with plenty of sauce, and it’s such a delicious lemon sauce with a bit of sweetness added to it. But the best part of this chicken dish is the super crispy coating, so go ahead and keep on reading to see how it’s done.
Chicken: I am using chicken breast for this recipe, sliced in half to get a thinner form. Boneless chicken thighs work as well. Eggs: Two large eggs will be used to help the flour and cornstarch mix to stick to the chicken pieces. Seasoning: Salt and pepper to taste. Olive Oil: Regular or extra virgin works well. Cornstarch and Flour: Besides using it to thicken our lemon sauce, this is my secret ingredient that I use to dredge the chicken through. Combine this cornstarch with some flour and we got ourselves super crispy coating on our breast fillets. Butter: I usually use unsalted butter so I can control the intake of sodium in this recipe. Lemon: One lemon will be cut into wedges and the other will be juiced. Sugar: Regular granulated sugar works well. Broth: I like to use chicken broth for this recipe with low sodium. Green Onions: roughly chop them to garnish the final dish.
Do I Have To Use Only Chicken Breasts?
Absolutely not. You can work with boneless chicken thighs as well. Just make the chicken gets fully cooked. Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Can I Add Some Veggies To This Lemon Chicken?
For sure! Try adding some asparagus, green beans or even zucchini! They will complement the chicken nicely.
Storing Leftover Lemon Chicken
Fridge
Store leftover lemon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Freezer
Freeze this in an airtight containers for up to 3 months! Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before heating back up in the oven, on the stove, or on the microwave.
More Great Chinese Recipes To Try
Chinese Honey ChickenChinese Chicken SkewersSticky Chinese Chicken WingsHomemade Egg RollsCrockpot Chinese Pork with NoodlesOrange Chicken
