Lemon Chicken
Lemon Chicken is a popular dish made with tender pieces of chicken that are usually pan-fried or deep-fried, then coated in a sweet, tangy, and savory lemon-flavored sauce.
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken (thighs or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg (optional, for batter)
- Oil for frying
For Lemon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra lemony flavor)
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate The Chicken
- In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce and a little salt and pepper.
- Let it marinate for at least 15–20 minutes.
Step 2: Coat The Chicken
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg (if using).
- Toss marinated chicken in cornstarch (or mix egg and cornstarch for a thicker batter).
Step 3: Fry The Chicken
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces until golden and crispy (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 4: Make The Lemon Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, honey/sugar, soy sauce, and water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in grated ginger and lemon zest (if using).
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).
Step 5: Combine
- Add fried chicken to the pan with the lemon sauce.
- Toss to coat all pieces evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb flavor.
Step 6: Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.