Crispy Lemon Chicken
Dinner · Chinese
Crispy chicken in a bright, tangy lemon glaze with a whisper of sweetness-fresh, vibrant, and impossible to stop eating.
Recipe code D2UQ2M · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Zest and juice of 3 lemons
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 scallions
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and toss with cornstarch and salt.
- Step 2 of 6
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken until golden on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3 of 6
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Step 4 of 6
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Step 5 of 6
Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6 of 6
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve over steamed rice.
