Simple Asian Lemon Chicken

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Simple Asian Lemon Chicken recipe—a perfect balance of crispy, golden chicken and a tangy-sweet citrus glaze. Succulent bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a light, crunchy breading, fried to perfection, and then enveloped in a luscious sauce made with fresh lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 35 minutes, combines the bright, zesty flavors of Asian cuisine with comforting, homemade charm. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite stir-fried vegetables, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or centerpiece for your next family gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups cornstarch
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 stalks scallions
• 1 teaspoons white sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the soy sauce.

Step 3

Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat it evenly with the cornstarch-flour mixture. Shake off any excess coating and set the pieces on a plate.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Step 5

To make the lemon sauce, combine lemon juice, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water in a small saucepan. Stir and heat over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 7

In a large skillet or wok, toss the fried chicken pieces with the lemon sauce until evenly coated. Let the chicken cook in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the chicken warm, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Pair it with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973.9

Total Fat 125.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.2g
Cholesterol 505.5mg	0%
Sodium 955.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.0g
Protein 119.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 112.9mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 359.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 19.8%