Best 3 Air Fryer Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy Chinese lemon chicken, then cooking it in an air fryer is the perfect solution. This method produces crispy, juicy chicken with a tangy, savory sauce that's sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to traditional deep-frying, making it a great choice for a guilt-free indulgence.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
This scrumptious Chinese Lemon Chicken has an incredibly tasty and crispy coating, served with a delicious lemon sauce and is ready in just 30 minutes! This is a classic Chinese takeout recipe, but can be easily made at home!
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Butterfly the chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (butterflied) to get two thinner pieces from each breast.
- Prepare the dredge: Combine the eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl combine the ½ cup cornstarch with the flour and mix well.
- Dredge the chicken: Dredge the chicken through the egg first, then through the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, as many as you can fit, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Make the lemon sauce: Drain any leftover oil from the skillet. Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the lemon juice, sugar, chicken broth, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Whisk everything well together and cook until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- Finish the dish and serve: Slice the chicken into thin strips and pour lemon sauce over. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken piece, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g
AIR-FRYER LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
These air-fryer lemon chicken thighs remind me of Sunday dinner. The lemon and herb butter really makes the chicken flavorful and juicy! If you don't have an air fryer, the chicken can be baked in the oven at 400° for about 45 minutes. -Alyssa Lang, North Scituate, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest and lemon juice. Spread 1 teaspoon butter mixture under the skin of each chicken thigh. Spread remaining butter over the skin of each thigh. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Place chicken, skin side up, on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 20 minutes, turning once. Turn chicken again (skin side up) and cook until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, about 5 minutes.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
AIR FRYER CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
The chicken is tender and juicy with a crispy breading with a peppery flavor. The sauce is acidic from the lemon juice and zest, with well-balanced flavors and a little brininess from the capers. The flavor from the garlic is present, but not overwhelming and works well with the lemon, white wine, and butter. Great with pasta, a side salad, or sauteed veggies.
Provided by John Somerall
Categories Chicken Piccata
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Prepare the lemon-caper sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in capers, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm until ready to use and gently whisk before serving.
- Prepare chicken: Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise. Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap and place chicken breast halves on the cutting board; cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap. Pound each chicken breast half until 1/2-inch thick.
- Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk together egg and lemon juice in a second medium bowl. Stir together bread crumbs and cheeses in a third medium bowl. Sprinkle chicken breast halves evenly with pepper and salt.
- Working in batches, dredge a piece of chicken in flour until well coated. Transfer to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat, then place in the bread crumb mixture and toss again to coat. Transfer to a sheet pan. Repeat process until all chicken has been breaded.
- Place 2 pieces of breaded chicken in the prepared fryer basket. Spray the top side with nonstick spray, and cook until golden brown, crispy, and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes. Halfway through cook time, flip chicken pieces and spray the top again. Transfer to a platter and repeat to cook remaining chicken.
- Drizzle with lemon-caper sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 147.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1661.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can also make this dish in a conventional oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For a healthier version of this dish, you can use skinless, boneless chicken breasts and reduce the amount of oil used.
- To make the lemon sauce, you can use fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice. If using fresh lemon juice, strain it before using to remove any pulp or seeds.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and ginger in the sauce to your taste. If you like a more spicy dish, you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the Chinese lemon chicken immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This air fryer Chinese lemon chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is crispy and tender, and the lemon sauce is tangy and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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