Lemon Chicken

These crispy bites of Lemon Chicken are coated in a bright honey-lemon sauce made with DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Sweet & Sour Mix. It’s a sweet, tangy, and citrusy masterpiece that brings your favorite Chinese restaurant experience right to your home.

Recipe Details

Category Chicken

Servings 5

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Preparation Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Pack Del Monte Quick 'N Easy Sweet And Sour Mix (57g)
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tsp Lemon Zest
  • 500 G Chicken, Thigh Fillet
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper, Black
  • 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
  • 1 Cup Oil

Sauces

Cooking Tools Needed

Measuring Cups, Pot, Chopping Board, Measuring Spoon, Spatula, Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Pan-Frying, Simmering

Directions

  1. 1.

    In a pot, combine water and DEL MONTE Quick n Easy Sweet & Sour Mix. Simmer until thick. Add honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 2 minutes and set aside. (300sec)

  2. 2.

    Season chicken thigh fillet with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch. (180sec)

  3. 3.

    Pan-fry chicken until cooked. Toss in sauce. Serve warm. (1320sec)

Lusog Notes

This sweet and tangy dish contains protein and niacin, which help support growth and development while keeping the digestive and nervous systems healthy.

Chef's Tips

To keep the chicken crispy, dredge in cornstarch instead of flour.

Recipe Reviews

  • Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz
  • Very Good!! My Family loved it! Thanks for the great post!! M. Angeles

Best Paired With

DEL MONTE Four Season Juice Drink

DEL MONTE Four Season Juice Drink

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Recipe Details

Category Chicken

Servings 5

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Preparation Time 10 minutes

Lusog Notes

This sweet and tangy dish contains protein and niacin, which help support growth and development while keeping the digestive and nervous systems healthy.

Chef's Tips

To keep the chicken crispy, dredge in cornstarch instead of flour.

Recipe Reviews

  • Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz
  • Very Good!! My Family loved it! Thanks for the great post!! M. Angeles

Best Paired With

DEL MONTE Four Season Juice Drink

DEL MONTE Four Season Juice Drink

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