Can you believe that your go-to Chinese take-out dish is super easy to cook at home? With crispy, golden chicken tenderloin pieces, you could have delicious Chinese Lemon Chicken on your table in 30 minutes. If you’ve tried our Sweet and Sour Pork and our Kung Pao Chicken, you will adore this super Easy Chinese Lemon Chicken!
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
A worldwide favourite, Chinese Lemon Chicken is everything you look for in a classic Chinese dish. With tangy lemon sauce and crispy chicken breast pieces, this dish ticks all of the boxes. The only problem is, good Chinese takeout can be hard to find. Whether it’s too greasy or too chewy, it’s not always worth the money. This is why having your own recipe is just as important as having a takeout menu in your kitchen. Our recipe differs from most because we prefer to use chicken tenders for a crispier, juicier result.
WHAT IS CHINESE CHICKEN BATTER MADE OF?
The Chinese Lemon Chicken batter is so easy! You’re going to whisk an egg with soy sauce and Chinese Shaoxing wine. You can use sherry or white vinegar as substitutions if you can’t find that particular wine at your grocery store. Cut your chicken tenders into 1-inch pieces and coat well in the batter. Marinate for 20-30 minutes for a deeper flavour (if time allows), or five minutes while you get your other ingredients ready.
HOW TO MAKE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
Once your chicken has marinated, pour chicken with the marinade out into the corn starch. Coat chicken pieces evenly, massaging the corn starch into the chicken. Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd your pan or wok, until golden, crispy and cooked through.
HOW TO MAKE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE
Give your pan (or wok) a wipe over with a paper towel to get rid of any crumbs that could burn while making your sauce. Add some oil to the pan to sauté your garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then pour in your stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt. You will see the sauce begin to thicken beautifully because of the honey, but you’ll want it just a little bit thicker (similar to runny honey). This is where a corn starch slurry comes in handy and turns the sauce into a delicious glaze. Toss the chicken into the lemon sauce and coat evenly. There you have it! Chinese Lemon Chicken!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH LEMON CHICKEN
Chinese Lemon Chicken pairs well with a bunch of different sides — plain or full-flavoured.
Fried rice Cauliflower fried rice Noodles Plain rice
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