Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe, where crispy battered chicken thighs meet a sweet and tangy lemon sauce. Skip the takeout and enjoy the satisfaction of creating this restaurant-quality dish at home! Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cubed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing lemon juice, sugar, water, cornstarch, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Coat the marinated chicken with flour and additional cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pot until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Combine the fried chicken with the prepared sauce in a skillet until well-coated.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg