Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat marinated chicken with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Add sugar, lemon zest, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra tanginess, add more lemon juice to taste.
- This dish can be garnished with green onions for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg