Chicken

Korean Zesty Lemon Chicken

Korean Zesty Lemon Chicken

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SERVINGS x4 | COOKING TIME – 30 Minutes | CALORIES – 500 per serving

Ingredients

  • 21 oz chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp oil (for sauce)
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp finely grated ginger
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp corn starch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp Spicy Lemon Chicken Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:
Whisk the egg, soy sauce, and Classic Chicken Rub & Seasoning. Marinate chicken pieces for 20 minutes.

2. Coat and Fry the Chicken:
Coat marinated chicken in corn starch. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
In a skillet, sauté garlic and ginger in oil. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, honey, Spicy Lemon Chicken Seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.

4. Thicken and Toss:
Add the corn starch slurry to the sauce to thicken. Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.

5. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and a sprinkle of Lemon Pepper Seasoning.

Enjoy your Korean Zesty Lemon Chicken, a tangy and crispy dish perfect for fans of bold flavors!

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