Tangy Lemon Chicken Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 4 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 ½ tablespoons chicken stock
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons yellow food coloring optional
- Rind from one lemon
- Several drops of lemon extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, lemon juice, chicken stock, salt, cornstarch, sesame oil, and yellow food coloring (if using).
- Add the rind from one lemon to the sauce mixture.
- Cook the sauce over high heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- Once the sauce is thickened, remove it from the heat and add several drops of lemon extract for extra flavor.
- Pour the sauce over cooked chicken pieces and serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
This tangy lemon chicken sauce pairs well with a crisp and refreshing white wine like Pinot Grigio or a dry Riesling to complement its citrusy notes.Nutritional Information
Calories: 50 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 6 g
