Dinner at the Zoo · by Sara Welch★ 5.0 (43)
Chinese Lemon Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK
CAL 20%·PRO 58%
CARBS 30G30% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC18G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G39% OF CAL
2G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Crispy battered chicken breast coated in a sweet and tangy lemon glaze that rivals takeout. A restaurant-quality dish executed at home.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
CAL 20%·PRO 58%
CARBS 30G30% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC18G OTHER11G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 17G39% OF CAL
2G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 230mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
- Added sugar
- ≥10g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 458mg
- Calcium
- 30mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 230MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.