Go Back

Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy homemade lemon sauce inspired by classic Chinese restaurant flavors.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
Lemon Sauce
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep frying pan or wok
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Coat chicken pieces in beaten eggs seasoned with salt and white pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken in cornstarch and flour mixture until fully coated.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
  4. Drain fried chicken on a wire rack.
  5. Combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  6. Cook sauce over medium heat until thick and glossy.
  7. Toss chicken with sauce or spoon sauce over chicken just before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.