Description
This Easy Sticky Asian Lemon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and tangy dish that is quick to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sticky, sweet, and citrusy sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then toss them in cornstarch until coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add the chicken, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger, then add chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, coat in the sauce, and cook briefly. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Fry chicken in batches for extra crispiness.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
