Easy Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken

Name: Easy Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1 large egg; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon Chinese hot prepared mustard; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks, or more to taste; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

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A simple Chinese-inspired dish of lemon chicken. Pair with fried rice or steamed vegetables.

Submitted by OMJayyy

Updated on February 15, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 cup soy sauce
1 large egg
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese hot prepared mustard
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks, or more to taste
½ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil

Sauce:

1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Whisk soy sauce, egg, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sugar, and hot mustard together in a medium bowl. Add chicken, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Remove chicken from marinade and toss in a large mixing bowl with 1/2 cup cornstarch. Be sure to coat thoroughly. Discard marinade.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a tray covered with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Whisk chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir constantly until sauce becomes translucent and begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and top cooked chicken with sauce.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343	Calories
11g	Fat
30g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 3991mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 30g	59%
Vitamin C 10mg	12%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 383mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Easy Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken

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