20 Minute Crispy Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings

1lb chicken breast, cubed

1 C cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Pinch salt and pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients for sauce:

1/4 C low sodium chicken broth, I use Kitchen Basics Brand

1/4 C fresh lemon juice

Zest from 1 lemon, about 1 tbsp

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp soy sauce, coconut aminos or tamari

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp cornstarch

*Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Green onions for topping

Sides: I served this with rice but you can use quinoa, riced cauliflower or wrap the chicken in a lettuce wrap

Directions:

1. Add the salt and pepper to the corn starch and mix. Dredge the chicken through the mixture until coated.

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through about 7 minutes

3. While the chicken is cooking prepare the sauce by whisking the ingredients together

4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and let simmer 1 minute for the sauce to thicken. Sprinkle green onion on top and serve!