Lightened-Up Lemony Chinese Chicken Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Lemony Chinese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups panko breadcrumbs; 2 grated lemons, zest of; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; salt; pepper; 2 lbs chicken tenders; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 grated lemons, zest of
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
salt
pepper
2 lbs chicken tenders
¼ cup soy sauce
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Mix the panko, lemon zest, ground ginger, and sesame seeds in a 1-gallon plastic bag and mix well.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the chicken tenders a couple of pieces at a time and close & shake to coat.
5
Arrange coated pieces on a baking sheet and repeat until all of the chicken has been coated.
6
Bake 20-25 minutes.
7
When done, garnish with chives.
8
SAUCE:.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce with just a little bit of water.
10
Serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups panko breadcrumbs, 2 grated lemons, zest of, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Lemony Chinese 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.

Lightened-Up Lemony Chinese Chicken

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