Description
Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its tangy lemon sauce and tender chicken pieces. This recipe perfectly balances sweet and sour flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or casual gatherings. Served over fluffy rice or tossed with noodles, this vibrant dish promises to transform your dining experience into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix lemon juice with additional honey. Pour over the cooked chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer than 30 minutes. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to customize your dish.