Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon glaze. This quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a gourmet dining experience, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. The aromatic blend of garlic and ginger perfectly complements the citrus notes, making every bite a celebration of flavor. Serve it alongside rice or steamed veggies for a complete meal that’s satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and gather all ingredients.
- Whisk together lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil to create a marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and minced garlic; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 554mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg