Baked Lemon Chicken With Chinese Lemon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Lemon Chicken With Chinese Lemon Sauce

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Cayenne Pepper
• Cooking spray
• Lemon
• Chopped green onions, for garnish
• Sugar
• Chicken Broth
• Lemon Peel
• Lemon Juice
• Light Corn Syrup
• Rice Vinegar
• Salt
• Garlic Clove
• Cornstarch
• Cold Water

How to Make Baked Lemon Chicken With Chinese Lemon Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 2 pieces.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
4. Add chicken breasts to the egg white mixture, turning to coat both sides. Let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Lightly spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
6. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
7. Remove chicken from egg mixture, discarding the egg mixture.
8. Add chicken pieces to the bag one at a time, seal, and shake to evenly coat with the flour mixture.
9. Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Lightly spray chicken with cooking spray for about 5 seconds, until the surface appears moist.
11. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
12. While the chicken is baking, prepare the Chinese Lemon Sauce (see below).
13. Let the baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
14. Slice each chicken breast into 5 pieces.
15. Pour the Chinese Lemon Sauce over the sliced chicken.
16. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped green onions.
17. Serve immediately. Enjoy!