Chinese Lemon Chicken

Name: Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces); 2 eggs (lightly beaten); salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch; oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil); 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

This Chinese lemon chicken is crispy battered chicken breast pieces smothered in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce. A remake of the take out classic that tastes just as good as what you'd get in a restaurant!

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:48:56 GMT