Description
Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken is a flavorful and guilt-free dish that brings the zest of fresh lemons and tender chicken together in perfect harmony. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With vibrant colors and a delightful aroma, this dish transforms any meal into a culinary celebration. Serve it alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a wholesome dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken (discard leftover marinade) and cook until golden brown on one side (about 6 minutes). Flip and cook until fully cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth and cornstarch over medium heat until smooth. Add any remaining marinade (cooked) and simmer until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat.
- Serve It Up: Plate your Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, drizzling extra sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg