Lemon Chicken Recipe

A favorite in Chinese restaurants, you can now make this Lemon Chicken the easy way right in your own kitchen.


Categories Main Dish, Chicken, Del Monte Quick 'n Easy
Preparation Time10 min.
Cooking Time30 mins.
Serving Size 5
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Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 pack DEL MONTE Quick 'n Easy Sweet and Sour Mix (57g)
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
    • 500 g chicken, thigh fillet
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper, black
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1 cup oil

Cooking Tools Needed

    • Measuring Cups
    • Pot
    • Chopping Board
    • Measuring Spoon
    • Spatula
    • Strainer

Preparation

1. In a pot, combine water and DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Sweet & Sour Mix. Simmer until thick. Add honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2 minutes and set aside.

2. Season chicken thigh fillet with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch.

3. Pan-fry chicken until cooked. Toss in sauce. Serve warm.