Description
This lemon chicken recipe is versatile, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. The zesty lemon and crispy breading come together in a way that is comforting making it a dish everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs (about 300g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For breading
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
1 tsp roasted sesame seeds for garnishing
Chopped fresh greens (parsley or young onion) for garnishing – optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 2-3 inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with salt (optional). Set aside.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, flour and cornflour. Set aside
- Beat eggs. Set aside.
- Dip chicken pieces in flour mixture, then in eggwash. Dip/roll in flour mixture another time. Make sure they are coated well.
- Over medium-high heat, add olive oil and half the butter to a skillet. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook them until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Mix chicken broth, the remaining butter, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium. Using the same skillet, add the chicken broth mixture and heat them until they bubble.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and cook for two minutes.
- Transfer onto a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, and fresh parsley or young onion, if using.