Description
Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken offers a refreshing twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken marinated in a tangy lemon sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, balancing simplicity and vibrant flavors that are sure to impress. Enjoy a guilt-free meal that tastes just as good as your favorite takeout, all made right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken (reserve the marinade). Sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour reserved marinade and chicken broth into the skillet; simmer until slightly thickened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in cornstarch slurry until desired thickness is achieved.
- Serve Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken over steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg