Description
Easy Chinese Lemon Chicken is a flavorful and quick dish that brings the zesty brightness of lemon to your dinner table. This recipe features crispy popcorn chicken enveloped in a sweet and tangy glaze, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that delights both family and friends. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds cooked popcorn chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger root (minced)
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn chicken according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the white parts of the green onion, garlic, ginger, and optional chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in water, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and gradually add the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously until thickened.
- Add the cooked popcorn chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg