Lemonade Chicken
Lemonade Chicken is a sweet, tangy, and savory dish made with lemonade concentrate, soy sauce, and garlic. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights, served over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemonade concentrate, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour lemonade mixture over the chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce reduces slightly.
- (Optional) Mix cornstarch and water, stir into sauce, and simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier results; breasts for a leaner option.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Marinate chicken in the sauce for 2–4 hours for deeper flavor.
- This dish is freezer-friendly—cool completely before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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