Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken - Easy Takeout Recipe

Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken - Easy Takeout Recipe

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Make restaurant-style Chinese lemon chicken at home with crispy coating and tangy sauce. Ready in 45 minutes and better than takeout!

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Ingredients

  • 360g chicken (breast or thigh), cut in 1-inch cubes.
  • 2 lemons, juiced.
  • 1 egg.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch.
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock.
  • 1 spring onion, sliced.
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger).
  • 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine.
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons honey.
  • 1 cup peanut oil or rapeseed oil.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish.

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