We love to serve this as an easy dinner with some our favorite Asian sides, like Egg Drop Soup, Cream Cheese Wontons and Fried Rice.
Love Us Some Asian Food!
We love a good Asian dish made at home, and this Chinese lemon chicken has so many delicious flavors like lemon, soy sauce, and pineapple juice making it one of our favorite chicken dishes. Why we love it:
Flavor. This is a Chinese dish similar to Orange Chicken but with a lemony twist. Easy. Making this Chinese lemon chicken recipe crispy starts with this simple breading that is fried to perfection. An easy dinner. It’s fairly easy to make and is great served by itself or even with Fried Rice, Chow Mein or Noodles.
Ingredients
vegetable oil – the oil temperature needs to rise to 350-375°F so choose an oil with a high smoking point such as vegetable oil, canola oil, and peanut oil. I have even seen olive oil labeled as suitable for high temperatures. salt and pepper all-purpose flour milk boneless skinless chicken breasts honey soy sauce pineapple juice brown sugar lemon juice – 2-3 tablespoons of fresh or store-bought lemon juice apple cider vinegar olive oil ground lemon pepper minced garlic
How to Make Lemon Chicken
Make Ahead + Store
Make ahead of time. Make this recipe 1-2 days ahead of time. Flour the chicken according to directions and combine the glaze as directed. Store the chicken and glaze in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 1-2 days before cooking. STORE. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. FREEZE. Cook the chicken before storing the chicken and glaze in separate containers. Label and freeze them for 2-3 months. REHEAT lemon chicken in the oven, heat the glaze in a saucepan and then combine. If you’re in a hurry you can reheat in the microwave.
Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious. To bake. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chicken out in a single layer. Bake for 6-8 minutes, turn and bake for another 6-8 minutes. Broil the chicken for about 2 minutes to give it a crispier texture. Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
