Best 3 Easy Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipes
**A Culinary Journey to Chinese Lemon Chicken: A Symphony of Flavors Awaits**
Chinese Lemon Chicken, a tantalizing dish that embodies the essence of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. Originating from the vibrant streets of China, this dish has embarked on a global culinary adventure, leaving a trail of satisfied palates in its wake. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, succulent interior, each bite of this delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors that dance upon the tongue.
Our recipe collection offers a diverse range of approaches to crafting this culinary masterpiece, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the classic, time-honored recipe that stays true to tradition to innovative variations that push the boundaries of taste, our selection caters to both traditionalists and culinary adventurers alike. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate feast to impress your guests, our recipes provide a roadmap to success.
As you embark on this culinary journey, let the vibrant colors and enticing aromas of Chinese Lemon Chicken guide you. With each step, you'll be creating a dish that not only satisfies hunger but also nourishes the soul. So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the art of making this iconic dish.
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
This scrumptious Chinese Lemon Chicken has an incredibly tasty and crispy coating, served with a delicious lemon sauce and is ready in just 30 minutes! This is a classic Chinese takeout recipe, but can be easily made at home!
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Butterfly the chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (butterflied) to get two thinner pieces from each breast.
- Prepare the dredge: Combine the eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl combine the ½ cup cornstarch with the flour and mix well.
- Dredge the chicken: Dredge the chicken through the egg first, then through the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, as many as you can fit, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Make the lemon sauce: Drain any leftover oil from the skillet. Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the lemon juice, sugar, chicken broth, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Whisk everything well together and cook until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- Finish the dish and serve: Slice the chicken into thin strips and pour lemon sauce over. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken piece, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
Chicken in lemon sauce has an incredible citrus flavor. If you love orange chicken, you will love this Chinese lemon chicken recipe. Crispy nuggets of chicken are served with a tangy Chinese lemon sauce. It has that authentic restaurant flavor that you love but costs less to make.
Provided by Mariam E.
Categories Main Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the cubed chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, egg, salt and pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Dredge the chicken cubes in all purpose flour and make sure the chicken pieces are evenly coated .
- Deep fry the chicken cubes until crisp and golden for 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Mix the sauces and keep it aside.
- Heat a medium pan, add oil, ginger and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Transfer the chicken back to the pan and toss the chicken until coated.
- Finally sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions, toss and serve while it is still warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 91 g, Protein 58 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 1979 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHINESE TAKE-AWAY-STYLE LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, lemon zest, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon, sugar, water, corn flour
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken breast and leave for 20 minutes.
- Coat the chicken breast first in flour, then eggs, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 325˚F (170°C),
- Deep fry the breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes until the coating is golden brown.
- In a small frying pan, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Mix the corn flour with the water, then add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce.
- Add the chicken to the frying pan and coat with the lemon sauce.
- Serve on top of rice. (We garnished ours with green onions and sesame seeds.)
- Nutrition Calories: 4856 Fat: 436 grams Carbs: 188 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 47 grams Protein: 66 grams
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help prevent the chicken from burning and will also help to evenly distribute the heat.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're cooking a lot of chicken, cook it in batches so that it doesn't get crowded in the pot.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give the chicken a brighter, more flavorful taste than bottled lemon juice.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve the chicken immediately: Lemon chicken is best served hot and fresh. If you're not going to serve it right away, keep it warm in the oven until you're ready to eat.
Conclusion:
Easy homemade Chinese lemon chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With its bright, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, lemon chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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