The quickest, easiest, lemon chicken, with a tangy, sweet sauce, and lots of crispy crunch. Plus it comes together in 15 minutes.
Some days just don’t go as planned. You know? Like you think you are going to get this or that done, but instead you basically would have accomplished more had you stayed in bed and at the very least caught up on a little sleep.
I try to be organized, and have a schedule I stick to, but the reality is as a mom, my schedules and organization often look more like little bombs went off in every corner of my house, my children are street urchins, and I…well, let’s not even talk about what I sometimes look like. Instead, let’s talk about this chicken. You guys…it is easy. And it is so yummy. Like lick your plate clean yummy. That is, if you like lemon chicken. And have taste buds.
Do you guys remember those totally easy blender crab and cream cheese wontons I shared a while back? Well, I made lemon dipping sauce for them, and it was good. So good I made a huge batch and put it in my fridge for future use. This is the future use.
Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
- Lemon Sauce
- Breaded chicken tenders
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Fry your chicken tenders at 375 degrees for 6-8 mins, or bake according to package directions
- Make lemon sauce
- Toss chicken tenders in sauce
- Serve warm
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Let’s call that a win! Enjoy!!
Oh and if you want more totally awesome lemon chicken, try this Asian Lemon Chicken recipe. It also rocks my socks!
And if you are feeling Asian like I usually am, let me tell you, I have lots of drool worthy asian inspired recipes:
(ugly pic, amazing recipe)
Marsha A says
Someone loves Chinese food. LOL! I love lemon chicken and this looks awesome. You had me at lemon. haha!
Rachael says
Oh I do, I really, really do! Haha
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
Sign me up! I am totally having this dinner soon!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says
This chicken looks amazing! I love that it is so easy.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oh, I just love how easy this is! I always keep a few really simple & quick dinner ideas in my weeknight arsenal. Looks like I just found a new one! 🙂
Mary Ellen says
This looks amazing! I think it’s a great shortcut recipe, perfect for busy days….
Kim @ 2justByou says
Oh you don’t even know how my mouth is watering right now. I want some for dinner tonight!
Rachael says
Thanks so much!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
This looks incredible!!
Rachael says
Thanks Cathy!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
Oh my goodness!! This sounds absolutely wonderful!!
Rachael says
Thank you Sheena!
delphineefortin says
Beautiful dish! I love the combo chicken-lemon!
she says
there is something wrong with the asian lemon chicken recipe….. 1/3 cup soya sauce goes in the lemon sauce…. no it does not work!!!!
Rachael says
I am sorry you feel that way. I have made it several times, and those directions are correct.