Zesty Sticky Lemon Chicken Delight
This dish features crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy and sweet lemon sauce, making it a delightful main course. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 whole lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- sliced green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine lemon zest, juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; heat until simmering.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.