Description
Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy lemon sauce, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, making dinner feel like a celebration. Serve it over rice, noodles, or fresh greens for a nutritious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp chicken broth. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with remaining chicken broth until smooth. Pour into the skillet with the chicken and stir until thickened.
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg