Crispy Lemon Chicken

Crispy Lemon Chicken 🍋

Crispy chicken in a bright, tangy lemon glaze with a whisper of sweetness-fresh, vibrant, and impossible to stop eating.

35 min · Comfortable · 460 cal · 31g protein · $3.00/serving · Chinese

35minutes
4servings
460calories
31gprotein
$3.00per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Zest and juice of 3 lemons
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 scallions

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and toss with cornstarch and salt.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with sliced scallions and serve over steamed rice.

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