Chinese Lemon Chicken
This 30-minute Chinese Lemon Chicken has crispy chicken bites tossed with a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups cornstarch
For the sauce
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornsarch
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, and black pepper. Let this sit for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Add the cornstarch to the medium bowl. Coat each piece of chicken one at a time, then transfer to a baking sheet dusted with cornstarch.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pot to 350°F. Fry the chicken in two batches for 5 minutes each until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Give the lemon sauce a stir, then pour it into a large skillet. Heat until it boils and thickens. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Serve immediately.