Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 egg, beaten; salt and pepper to taste; 1/8 cup corn flour; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix; water as needed; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 cup corn flour
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
water as needed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. In a small bowl mix together oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, egg, salt and pepper; pour mixture over chicken, cover dish and marinate for at least 1 hour.
2
Dip marinated chicken in cornflour and sautee in a large skillet until cooked through (juices run clear) and color is a nice, golden brown.
3
To Make Sauce: Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in a small saucepan; dissolve sugar in boiling water, then add lemon juice and thicken liquid with pudding mix.
4
Cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over all; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Chinese Lemon Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Lemon Chicken

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