My Easy Weeknight Chinese Lemon Chicken (No Gloopy Batter!)

This Sticky Chinese Lemon Chicken is everything you love about takeaway… without the soggy batter or mystery sauce. Crispy chicken pieces, wok-fried to golden perfection, then tossed through a glossy, tangy lemon glaze that’s sweet, sour and sticky in all the right ways. 🍋 No deep fryer. No gloopy mess. Just a quick, weeknight-friendly fakeaway that tastes even better than restaurant style. In this video, I’ll show you: - The foolproof cornstarch + egg white coating that gives you light, crispy chicken - How to make a balanced lemon sauce that’s glossy, not gloopy - Why wok frying is the key to perfect crunch every time 📖 Get the full recipe here: https://www.marionskitchen.com/sticky-chinese-lemon-chicken/ 00:00 Intro 00:12 The Chinese Lemon Chicken you’ll actually want to make 01:00 Marinade & coating (my no-gloopy secret) 02:18 How to test if your oil is hot enough without a thermometer 02:31 Frying the chicken 04:20 Making the sticky lemon sauce 04:44 Add chicken to the sauce 💡 More easy fakeaway recipes you’ll love: Better-Than-Takeaway Sweet & Sour Chicken - https://youtu.be/UT3qngmEpU4?si=oAibxPVmid2rCFNf Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken https://youtu.be/qSHxLBOXFvw?si=DXqFvPh4shyCrdSB #MarionGrasby #LemonChicken #Fakeaway