Description
Chinese Lemon Chicken is a vibrant dish that infuses your dinner with zesty citrus flavors and crispy chicken. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, boneless chicken breasts with a tangy lemon sauce that’s both sweet and savory. Perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining, serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic cloves
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Fresh lemon juice
- Honey
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, simmering for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg