10 Minutes Healthy Lemon honey chicken - The Best Chinese Recipe 🙂

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Cut 4 boneless chicken breasts into thin strips or cubes.

Marinate chicken with 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon chicken stock powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 egg white, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch for about 30 minutes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep pan until hot.

Fry the marinated chicken pieces in the hot oil on medium flame until they are slightly crispy and golden, then remove from oil.

In a wok, heat more oil and sauté 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 inch minced ginger until fragrant.

Add homemade chicken stock (or chicken cube dissolved in water) to the wok.

Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.

Prepare a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/2 cup water, then gradually add it to the boiling mixture until desired thickness is reached.

Add 2 tablespoons honey to the sauce and mix well.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce, coating it thoroughly.

Add chopped scallions (both green and white parts) and an additional 1 teaspoon honey if desired, mix well.

Serve hot with boiled rice, egg fried rice, or garlic butter rice.

Cooking Techniques

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