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Crispy lemon chicken with rice and veggies.

Crispy Lemon Chicken

Kate Schat
Crispy chicken and tangy lemon sauce combine in this fun takeout-inspired dish. Homemade bread crumbs make the crispiest coating.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 1045 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups lightly toasted bread crumbs or Panko
  • 1 egg
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Lightly toast 3 to 4 slices of bread with the crusts removed or small flat breads. Make sure it is toasted through. Let cool completely.
  • In your food processor with grater blade in, add pieces of the toast until all is grated. Add salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a shallow bowl beat egg well.
  • Add chicken breasts to the egg and cover completely with the egg, reaching into the crevices of the breast.
  • Place the egged chicken into the breadcrumbs and thoroughly coat each breast.
  • Lightly coat the baking sheet with oil and place each breast on the baking sheet.
  • Place in the middle of the oven and cook for 20 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch into lemon juice until smooth.
  • Add butter, honey, soy sauce, and garlic over low heat.
  • Stir until sauce bubbles and begins to thicken.
  • Take your lightly browned chicken breasts out of the oven plate and pour lemon sauce on top of chicken liberally.

Notes

  • Try orange juice instead of the lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 1045kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 39gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 1896mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2006IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 5mg
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