Description
This quick and tangy crispy lemon chicken is an irresistible dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a crispy batter, glazed with a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- In a separate pan, combine lemon zest, juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey; simmer until thickened.
- Pour the lemon sauce over the fried chicken and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken. Ensure the lemon sauce is not too thick; adjust with more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 35g