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Lemon chicken
Calories & nutrition facts
restaurant prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 252 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
- Fat 14 g 17%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 8.2 g —
- Sodium 252 mg 11%
- Cholesterol 32 mg 11%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 2.3 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 24.4 µg 20%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 3.8 mg 24%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.52 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.11 µg 5%
- Choline 28.6 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 40 mg 3%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 136 mg 11%
- Potassium 161 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.51 mg 5%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 13 µg 24%
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Questions about Lemon chicken
How do you make lemon chicken crispy?
Pat the chicken dry, coat it lightly in cornflour and fry in a single layer in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Toss it with the lemon sauce just before serving; adding the sauce too early softens the coating.
How do you make lemon chicken sauce taste bright, not bitter?
Use fresh lemon juice and, if you want extra aroma, finely grated zest without the white pith. Stir the juice into the sauce near the end of cooking, then thicken it with a little cornflour mixed with cold water.
What should you serve with lemon chicken?
Steamed rice is a classic partner for the sweet, tangy sauce; noodles also work well. Add quick-cooked greens such as pak choi or broccoli to balance the sticky coating.
Can you cook lemon chicken in the oven?
Yes. Arrange coated chicken pieces on a lightly oiled tray and bake at 200°C for about 20–25 minutes, turning once; check that the thickest piece reaches 75°C at its centre. Keep the sauce separate until serving for a crisper finish.
How should you store leftover lemon chicken?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within two hours and eat within two days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; the coating will be softer, especially if it has been stored with the sauce.
Can you freeze lemon chicken?
You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months, though the coating may turn soft after thawing. For the best texture, freeze the cooked chicken and sauce separately, thaw in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
How is lemon chicken different from orange chicken?
Lemon chicken has a sharper citrus flavour, while orange chicken is usually sweeter and more fragrant. Orange chicken has 262 kcal and 14.5 g protein per 100 g, compared with 252 kcal and 12 g protein in lemon chicken.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6931 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
