Description
This crispy lemon chicken is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the zestiness of lemon with tender chicken, making it perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs chicken breast or thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 eggs (large)
- 0 cup cornstarch
- 0 cup all-purpose flour
- 0 tsp salt
- 0 tsp white pepper
- 0 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 0 cup sugar
- 0 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces in beaten eggs seasoned with salt and white pepper.
- Dredge chicken in cornstarch and flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
- Drain fried chicken on a wire rack.
- Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Cook sauce over medium heat until thick and glossy.
- Toss chicken with sauce or spoon sauce over chicken just before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg