The speed in which you can make this Fast Lemon Chicken will truly boggle your mind. A quick marinade adds richness and extra savory flavor to the chicken, while the sauce itself enhances the chicken flavor and brings about a brightness and tanginess that you’ll find enticing, no matter how many times you make it. Fast Lemon Chicken is ready in less than an hour, exactly enough time to make a great side or two to go with it, and then watch out! It will become a favorite of yours so fast!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and diced
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- sesame seeds, to taste
- green onion, thinly sliced, to taste
For the sauce:
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1 –In a bowl, combine the chicken, the egg, 3 tablespoons of the cornstarch, and the soy sauce.
Step 2 –Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 3 –In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, the remaining cornstarch, the sugar, and the lemon juice.
Step 4 –In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Step 5 –Transfer the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 6 –Discard the marinade.
Step 7 –Add the chicken to the pan in batches and stir-fry until browned and cooked through at 165 degrees F internally, about 5 minutes.
Step 8 –Stir the sauce well to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated.
Step 9 –Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and let simmer on low heat until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 10 –Garnish with the sesame seeds and the green onions and serve.
