Ingredients for Lemon Sauce For Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda to taste)
- Lemon, Zest Of
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
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How to Make Lemon Sauce For Chicken
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar (or Splenda to taste), and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering lemon sauce.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over stir-fried chicken breast strips and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
205g
Fat
1g
Carbs
21g