Homemade Chinese Lemon Chicken

Boneless thighs marinated in an Asian-infused blend of flavors, then fried to a golden brown and coated with a simple, sweet lemon sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• water as needed
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• ⅛ cup corn flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Cut chicken into bite size pieces and pour sauce over all; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.