Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

It's simple to prepare one of your favorite Chinese lemon chicken recipes at home using crispy, golden chicken tenderloin slices. In 30 minutes, you can have some delicious Chinese Lemon Chicken.

For the chicken marinade:

• 21 ounces (600 g) of chicken 1-inch-long slices of chicken tenderloin
• 1 big egg
• 2 tablespoons cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of White vinegar or Chinese shaoxing wine
• 1/2 cup of cornstarch
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil

To make the lemon sauce:

• 1 teaspoon of oil
• 3 teaspoons of garlic mince
• 1 teaspoon of ginger that has been coarsely grated or chopped
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth or stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 to 4 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons each of sugar and honey, with a pinch of salt.
• 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of corn starch are combined.
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to put
• thinly sliced green onions to garnish
• lemon slices, to serve (optional)

For the chicken:

• In a large shallow bowl, whisk the egg, soy sauce, and wine. After fully combining, chicken is added and marinated for 20 minutes covered.
• In a big baking pan, activate corn starch. After adding the chicken and marinade, evenly distribute the corn starch over the chicken pieces and lightly press it into place.
• Warm the oil in a large wok, pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off any extra corn starch from the chicken and fry it in batches in a single layer for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking, or until golden brown and well cooked. The oil should be heated (325°F or 165°C).
• Drain onto a paper towel-lined plate. Remove oil from the pan and wipe it over with a paper towel.

For the sauce:

• Over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Cook the ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Add the lemon juice, honey, sugar, soy sauce, stock, and a pinch of salt. Stir and simmer while allowing the sugar to dissolve.
• Add the corn starch mixture to the sauce once it has thickened. After 2 minutes of tossing in the sauce, the chicken ought to be thoroughly coated.
• As a garnish, use lemon slices, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Chinese Lemon Chicken can be served with either a plain or flavorful side dish:

• Fried rice
• Cauliflower fried rice
• Noodles
• Plain rice

Due to the flavors and texture found in each bite, Chinese Lemon Chicken is a favorite all around the world. It's difficult to find good take-out, whether it's the bitter lemon sauce or the crunchy chicken breast pieces. Because of this, keeping a takeout menu in your kitchen is just as crucial as having your own recipe.