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Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/3 cup | 80 ml chicken stock, aim for low sodium; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (can sub with soy sauce - see notes); salt to taste; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1/4 cup arrowroot flour, or tapioca flour/starch (can sub with corn starch); coconut oil for frying; sliced sliced spring onions; sesame seeds

A Saucy Kitchen

30 minute Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken - sticky, crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy lemon sauce.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced or crushed

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup | 80 ml chicken stock, aim for low sodium

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons coconut aminos (can sub with soy sauce - see notes)

salt to taste

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks

1/4 cup arrowroot flour, or tapioca flour/starch (can sub with corn starch)

coconut oil for frying

sliced sliced spring onions

sesame seeds

Method

In a small sauce pot warm the sesame oil on a medium low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Add the honey, chicken stock, lemon juice and coconut aminos to the pot. Whisk to fully combine and bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat down to a simmer. Stir occasionally to keep from burning. Keep cooking until the sauce reduces down to a thick glaze - about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pan from heat and set aside as your prep your chicken

Place the chicken pieces in a shallow bowl or plate and toss with starch coating all sides. Try not to crowd the chicken.

Add a tablespoon or two of coconut oil to a non stick skillet. When the oil is hot add the coated chicken. Fry over medium heat, a couple of minutes on each side until the coating begins to crisp. Continue to sauté over medium heat until chicken is browned and cooked through.

Once all the chicken pieces are cooked briefly remove them from the pan. Pour out the remaining oil and wipe down with a paper towel to remove any burnt bit and leftover starch. Add the chicken back to the pan along with the sauce.

Toss and cook on a low heat for a couple of minutes to let the chicken soak up the sauce. Top with sliced green onions and sesame if desired and enjoy!

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