TRUE LEMON CHICKEN

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I wanted to make Lemon Chicken like the Chinese restaurants have. After trying many recipes, I found one that was OK. I played with the recipe and tweeked it to my liking...a Lemon Sauce that is lemony with a good balance of sweet. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Barbs Miller

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 lemons, juice of or 3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
1 cup water
1/8 cup lime juice
1/8 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 drops yellow food coloring
cornstarch, mixed with
water, to thicken

Steps:

  • CHICKEN: Saute cubed chicken in olive oil until done.
  • Set aside.
  • SAUCE: In a small sauce pan, combine first 7 ingredients and bring to a low boil.
  • Slowly stir in cornstarch solution.
  • Depending on how thick you want the sauce determines how much cornstarch solution you use.
  • Careful- sauce tends to boil up when cornstarch solution is added.
  • Serve chicken over a bed of rice.
  • Pour sauce over chicken& rice.
  • Enjoy!

Ziblim Latifa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I like to use frozen chicken breasts, and I just thaw them in the microwave before cooking. Then I follow the recipe as written, and it always turns out great. I like to serve it over rice


Arun chy Arun chy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and I cook them in a skillet until they're browned on both sides. Then I add the lemon sauce and simmer until the chicken is c


Pak Mobiles
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. I like to use frozen chicken breasts, and I just thaw them in the microwave before cooking. Then I follow the recipe as written, and it always turns out great. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


Missy Smith
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and I cook them in a skillet until they're browned on both sides. Then I add the lemon sauce and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. I serve


Rev. Dr. Isaac Toluwa Agbelayi (Toluwagreatmind)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of honey to the sauce for extra sweetness. I also like to serve it with roasted potatoes or mashed cauliflower.


Kevin Zimmer
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This is one of my favorite lemon chicken recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I like to use fresh lemon juice and zest, and I always add a little bit of garlic and ginger to the sauce. I also like to serve it with steamed broccoli o


Sitakunda High Flying Pegion Club Ctg
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a complete meal.


Lancelot Deusdedit
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I like to use frozen chicken breasts, and I just thaw them in the microwave before cooking. Then I follow the recipe as written, and it always turns out great.


Beckett Spruill
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and I cook them in a skillet until they're browned on both sides. Then I add the lemon sauce and simmer until the chicken is coo


Quwayne Campbell
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dre Harper
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of garlic and ginger to the sauce for extra flavor. I also like to serve it with steamed broccoli or asparagus.


Izzak Johnson
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This is my go-to lemon chicken recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen chicken, and that the sauce is made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Shadayah Watch
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I made this recipe last night and it was so good! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a complete meal.


sarfaraz sonu
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This lemon chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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