{"id":11767,"date":"2024-03-01T23:19:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T04:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=11767"},"modified":"2025-11-04T21:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:20:15","slug":"chinese-lemon-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/chinese-lemon-chicken","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Lemon Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chinese Lemon Chicken - tender chicken bites in a light coating, tossed in a zesty Chinese-style lemon sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typically, Chinese lemon chicken is deep-fried in batter before being smothered in a zesty lemon sauce, but that method isn't ideal for those mindful of calories. In this recipe, we lighten things up by oven-baking the chicken in a delicate batter, then finishing it off with a delectable sweet and sour Chinese lemon sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calories in Chinese Lemon Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Chinese Lemon Chicken serves 4 and is 326 calories per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of 300+ calorie recipes<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie intake using a reliable calorie calculator. Please note that the calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. Personalizing your calculations is essential to meet your individual needs. By using a calorie calculator, you can make informed choices and stay on track with your dietary goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this Chinese Lemon Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n