HOMEMADE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN

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No tricks to this Chinese lemon chicken dish! Simply add lots of sesame seeds just before serving!

Provided by SAMMIE73

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ cup corn flour
½ cup water
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ lemon, juiced
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
water as needed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. In a small bowl mix together oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, egg, salt and pepper; pour mixture over chicken, cover dish and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Dip marinated chicken in cornflour and sautee in a large skillet until cooked through (juices run clear) and color is a nice, golden brown.
  • To Make Sauce: Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in a small saucepan; dissolve sugar in boiling water, then add lemon juice and thicken liquid with pudding mix.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over all; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

John ogiedu
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The chicken was delicious!


Jemila Karim
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I love the crispy chicken and the tangy sauce. This dish is always a winner.


Payton McCreight
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This is my go-to recipe for Chinese lemon chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Biswas Chhetri
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


King Michel
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Md Shijar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Evelyn Grace
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Akm
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Nazik Naleem
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The chicken was a bit too dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Maahi Ve
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I've made this dish a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.


raisHamza402
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.