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Zesty Lemon Chicken Delight 🍋✨
Lemon Chicken Recipe 🍋🍗
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this zesty Lemon Chicken recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal bursting with Asian-inspired goodness!
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Chinese, Asian, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| 4 tbsp | Soya sauce |
| 1 | Chicken breast |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 2 1/2 tsp | Lemon zest |
| 3/4 cup | Lemon juice |
| 2 | Green onions, sliced |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 349.3
- Fat: 17.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 51.8mg
- Sodium: 1059.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.1g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 26.2g
- Protein: 15.3g
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of soya sauce.
- Add the chicken breast to the mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, water, remaining cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the rest of the soya sauce. Set aside.
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Stir Fry:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry the marinated chicken along with sliced green onions for about 3 minutes until the chicken is partially cooked.
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Cook with Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium-high.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
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Final Touch:
- Taste and adjust the lemon flavor by adding more lemon zest if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Lemon Chicken dish!
This Lemon Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavors with succulent chicken, making it an irresistible choice for a quick and delicious meal. Plus, with just under an hour from start to finish, it’s a fantastic option for busy weeknights when you crave something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Try it out and let your taste buds dance with delight! 🍽️✨
