Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Lemon Chicken

This Lemon Chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy citrus sauce, and is easy to make.
QR Code

NEED MORE INFO? Scan the QR code to go to the online recipe.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into 2” cubes
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ green onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Sauce

  • cup lemon juice
  • cup water
  • cup sugar
  • Lemon zest to taste

Instructions

  • Beat the eggs and pour over chicken to soak.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a frying pan. Pour about 1” of oil and bring to medium high heat.
  • Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and then place in hot oil to fry. Repeat for all chicken.
  • Once chicken pieces are golden brown, remove form oil and place on paper towels to dry.
  • In a saucepan, mix lemon juice, water, sugar and zest from one lemon. Bring to a boil while stirring and then remove from heat.
  • Pour sauce over chicken pieces until all are coated.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg