Lemon Chicken

Name: Lemon Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 10 oz skinless boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into small pieces; 0.25 cup cornstarch (for coating); 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for coating); 2 cup oil for deep-frying; 0.5 tsp white sesame seeds; 0.5 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional); 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade); 5 tbsp water; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce); 1 pinch salt

Crispy bite-sized chicken fried golden and coated in a bright, glossy lemon sauce — just like takeout but better, made with pantry ingredients.

45 min 2 servingsRasa Malaysia Source

Extracted by chinwei271Extracted 1 Jul 2026

Nutrition· per serving · estimated

337

Calories

32g

Protein

39g

Carbs

Fat

Scale recipe

2 servings

Original recipe

Ingredients13 items

Produce

🍋lemon juice3 tbsp

Meat

🍗skinless boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into small pieces10 oz

Bakery

🌾all-purpose flour (for coating)¼ cup

Pantry

🌽cornstarch (for coating)¼ cup

🛢️oil for deep-frying2 cup

🌰white sesame seeds½ tsp

🍶soy sauce½ tbsp

🍶Shaoxing wine (optional)½ tbsp

🌽cornstarch (for marinade)1 tbsp

🍬sugar1 tbsp

🌽cornstarch (for sauce)1 tsp

Spices

🧂salt1 pinch

Other

💧water5 tbsp

Instructions

1
Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
2
In a bowl, combine the chicken with the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix well so every piece is coated.
3
Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to stay flavorful and tender.
30:00 timer
4
While the chicken marinates, make the lemon sauce: in a bowl, mix together the water, lemon juice, sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and salt. Set aside so it's ready once the chicken is fried.
5
Add the 1/4 cup cornstarch and all-purpose flour directly to the marinated chicken, stirring until each piece is evenly coated with a light, dry coating.
6
Heat a saucepan or wok with about 2 inches of oil until hot.
7
Carefully deep-fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
8
Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9
In a shallow pan over low heat, add the lemon sauce mixture and cook until it thickens and turns glossy.
10
Add the fried chicken and quickly toss to coat evenly — work fast so the chicken stays crispy.
11
Dish out, top with white sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

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CuisineChinese