{"id":84360,"date":"2024-08-02T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/?p=84360"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:24:18","slug":"chinese-lemon-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/chinese-lemon-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Lemon Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This <strong>Chinese Lemon Chicken<\/strong> will have you ditch your favorite takeout! Tender chicken pieces are coated and fried, smothered in homemade honey lemon sauce and garnished with sesame seeds, sliced lemon, and chopped green onions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a bowl of Chinese lemon chicken with white rice, Chinese lemon chicken in a skillet in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-84369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_50c710-7e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_50c710-7e .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns_50c710-7e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn_b21daa-93.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn_b21daa-93.kb-button{background:#0c6170;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}.kb-btn_b21daa-93.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:24px;--kb-button-icon-size:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn_b21daa-93.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn_b21daa-93.kb-button:focus{color:#37beb0;background:#0c6170;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn_b21daa-93 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fa_pinterest kt-btn-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M496 256c0 137-111 248-248 248-25.6 0-50.2-3.9-73.4-11.1 10.1-16.5 25.2-43.5 30.8-65 3-11.6 15.4-59 15.4-59 8.1 15.4 31.7 28.5 56.8 28.5 74.8 0 128.7-68.8 128.7-154.3 0-81.9-66.9-143.2-152.9-143.2-107 0-163.9 71.8-163.9 150.1 0 36.4 19.4 81.7 50.3 96.1 4.7 2.2 7.2 1.2 8.3-3.3.8-3.4 5-20.3 6.9-28.1.6-2.5.3-4.7-1.7-7.1-10.1-12.5-18.3-35.3-18.3-56.6 0-54.7 41.4-107.6 112-107.6 60.9 0 103.6 41.5 103.6 100.9 0 67.1-33.9 113.6-78 113.6-24.3 0-42.6-20.1-36.7-44.8 7-29.5 20.5-61.3 20.5-82.6 0-19-10.2-34.9-31.4-34.9-24.9 0-44.9 25.7-44.9 60.2 0 22 7.4 36.8 7.4 36.8s-24.5 103.8-29 123.2c-5 21.4-3 51.6-.9 71.2C65.4 450.9 0 361.1 0 256 0 119 111 8 248 8s248 111 248 248z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This one-pan Chinese lemon chicken recipe combines tender pieces of fried chicken in a sticky, tangy, and sweet homemade honey lemon sauce &#8211; perfect for serving over <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-basmati-rice\/\">sticky rice<\/a> or noodles as a comforting dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love Chinese-inspired food, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/copycat-panda-express-orange-chicken\/\">orange chicken<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/slow-cooker-general-tsos-chicken\/\">General Tso\u2019s chicken<\/a>, then this Chinese lemon chicken recipe is a must-try! Save yourself the expense of takeout and serve this delicious Chinese chicken to the family in just 25 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:1px solid #afe4e2;border-right:1px solid #afe4e2;border-bottom:1px solid #afe4e2;border-left:1px solid #afe4e2;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:24px;font-family:'Playfair Display';font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #afe4e2;border-right:1px solid #afe4e2;border-bottom:1px solid #afe4e2;border-left:1px solid #afe4e2;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id27693_662da0-a2 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid #afe4e2;border-right:1px solid #afe4e2;border-bottom:1px solid #afe4e2;border-left:1px solid #afe4e2;}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f WHY I LOVE CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This honey sesame chicken recipe will satisfy those Chinese takeout cravings without the expense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It pairs well with a variety of side dishes, including sticky <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-basmati-rice\/\">white rice<\/a> or freshly steamed noodles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whip up this wholesome honey sesame chicken recipe is under 30 minutes from start to finish. Great for those busy weeknight dinners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making the honey lemon sauce ensures maximum flavor in this dish and gives you full control of the ingredients used for a healthier alternative to store-bought sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d KEY INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese chicken lemon ingredients on a marble countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-84359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-ingredients.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicken breast &#8211;<\/strong> Cut into 1-inch even pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honey lemon sauce &#8211; <\/strong>This consists of minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garnish &#8211; <\/strong>Sesame seeds, lemon slices, and chopped green onions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flour coating<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>I've used cornstarch for coating the chicken pieces, but you could use regular flour instead, if you prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasoning &#8211; <\/strong>The seasoning in the flour mixture is very simple with just salt and black pepper. Feel free to add a kick of heat by including some cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicken breast<\/strong> &#8211; Skinless boneless chicken thighs can be used instead if you prefer a cut of chicken with more fat content for greater flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Chinese lemon chicken in a skillet with sesame seeds, lemon slices, and chopped green onions.\" class=\"wp-image-84366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd63 EQUIPMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll need a large non-stick skillet and mixing bowls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2a HOW TO MAKE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese lemon chicken combines simple ingredients and flavors for a homemade Chinese-inspired dish that'll save you from the expense of takeout! Here are my easy steps that anyone can follow: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare the ingredients and heat the non-stick skillet with oil over medium high heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong> <br>Coat the chicken pieces in the beaten egg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl filled with beaten egg and pieces of chicken. \" class=\"wp-image-84361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step <\/strong>2 <br>Combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a separate shallow bowl. Add the chicken and press to coat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Shallow bowl with chicken pieces coated in cornstarch, salt, and pepper. \" class=\"wp-image-84362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step <\/strong>3 <br>Add the coated chicken pieces to the heated skillet and fry for about 6-7 minutes, or until both sides are golden and cooked on each side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer the fried chicken pieces to a sheet of paper towel and drain any excess fat and juice from the skillet. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Large non-stick skillet with coated and fried chicken pieces .\" class=\"wp-image-84363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step <\/strong>4 <br>Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Small bowl with Chinese lemon chicken sauce ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-84364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step <\/strong>5 <br>Add the sauce to the skillet with the chicken pieces and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Allow the sauce to thicken and stir to coat the chicken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and sliced lemons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Large skillet with Chinese lemon chicken pieces, slices of lemon, and chopped green onions. \" class=\"wp-image-84365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-inprocess-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcad COOKING TIPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the chicken into uniform-sized pieces so that they cook at an even rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important to use a large enough skillet for frying the chicken pieces so that they get a delicious crispy finish when coated in the egg and flour mixture instead of steaming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drain the skillet of any excess fat or juice from frying the chicken before adding the chicken back with the lemon honey sauce. If you don't, you risk the sauce being thin and runny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd57 WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rice & Noodles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve this Chinese lemon honey chicken over Instant Pot Basmati Rice or freshly steamed noodles with extra <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-basmati-rice\/\">lemon honey sauce<\/a> drizzled over or served on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve this Chinese lemon chicken alongside other Asian-inspired side dish recipes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/air-fryer-egg-rolls\/\">air fryer egg rolls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/peanut-thai-noodle-salad\/\">peanut noodle salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-kung-pao-cauliflower\/\">Kung Pao cauliflower<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-egg-roll-in-a-bowl\/\">egg roll in a bowl<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/air-fryer-broccolini\/\">air fryer broccolini<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of Chinese lemon chicken with white rice.\" class=\"wp-image-84370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chinese-lemon-chicken-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude4b FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701538362238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">IS CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN GLUTEN-FREE?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, this recipe uses cornstarch instead of regular flour to coat the egg-coated chicken pieces. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701538532269\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">WHERE DOES LEMON CHICKEN COME FROM?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It's believed that lemon chicken originates from the Cantonese cuisine, which is native to China. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1701538564049\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">WHAT MAKES THIS CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN SO TENDER?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Coating the even-sized chicken pieces in cornstarch helps to lock in moisture and tenderizes the chicken as it cooks. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddca STORING AND \u2668\ufe0f REHEATING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FRIDGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Store leftover Chinese chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FREEZER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Chinese lemon chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or in a pan over medium heat until heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REHEAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reheat leftovers in the microwave or in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat until heated through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf73 MORE ASIAN-INSPIRED MEALS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/copycat-panda-express-orange-chicken\/\">Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/slow-cooker-korean-beef\/\">Slow Cooker Korean Beef<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/slow-cooker-general-tsos-chicken\/\">Slow Cooker General Tso\u2019s Chicken<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/instant-pot-egg-roll-in-a-bowl\/\">Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc6a  SERVING SIZE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Chinese lemon chicken recipe yields 4 servings. You can halve the ingredients if you only want to make this for two people or double it for a larger crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Love this recipe?<\/strong>&nbsp;Please leave a 5-star&nbsp;\ud83c\udf1f rating in the recipe card below and\/or a review in the comments section further down the page.<br><br>Be sure to check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/free-meal-planner-kitchen-organizer\/\">FREE Meal Planner and Kitchen Organizer<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccb RECIPE<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-84372\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"84372\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-emery\"><div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-header\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--emery-list-border-color);\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 emery-header-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image.png\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image.png 1200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/chinese-lemon-chicken-main-image-735x735.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div\n        class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-accent\"\n        style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--emery-accent-color)\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">David Murphy<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Chinese Lemon Chicken<\/h2> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n       <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Ditch the takeout for this Chinese Lemon Chicken! Combine tender fried chicken and sticky honey lemon sauce. Garnish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, sliced lemon, and green onions. <\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wprm_print\/chinese-lemon-chicken\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"84372\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a> <a 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<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--emery-main-background-color);--pill-text-color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);--pill-border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-84372 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"84372\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Recipes<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">Chinese<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-smaller\">338<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-main\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(\n      --emery-main-background-color\n    );\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 emery-main-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-84372-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-84372-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"84372\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-84372-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 5px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"84372\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"84372\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"84372\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"?\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"84372\" aria-label=\"Change servings to...\">?<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken breast<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into 1 inch pieces<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beaten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cornstarch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">3.17 oz | 90 g<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);\">Lemon honey sauce<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced ginger<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Juice of 1 lemon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);\">Garnish<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sesame seeds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon slices<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Green onions<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-84372-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-84372-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"84372\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Toss chicken in a large bowl with egg.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In another large shallow bowl, mix salt, pepper and cornstarch. Add chicken in the bowl. Press chicken to coat on each side.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Heat a large non-stick skillet with oil on medium high heat. Fry chicken until crispy golden on each side and cooked through. It will take about 6-7 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Remove chicken and place on kitchen paper. Drain the fat from the skillet and bring back the chicken bites.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In a small bowl, stir together the sauce ingredients and pour in the skillet. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. Allow to thicken. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-84372-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Remove from the stove. Garnish with sesame, lemon sliced and green onions.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-84372-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 20px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">338<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">36<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">72<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">1184<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 200px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div> \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;border-radius: 12px;\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tried this recipe?<\/h3><span 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