This Chinese lemon chicken recipe is a 30-minute version of a common restaurant dish. It’s light, tangy, and sweet, plus it's easy to make with gluten-free, low carb, paleo and grain-free options.
Preheat oven to 375F. Place chicken in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until chicken is cooked, flipping once in between. Turn oven to broil for 2-3 minutes or until chicken pieces turn light brown on top and crisp up. Watch your chicken closely so it doesn't burn. Remove chicken from oven and toss together with heated lemon sauce, coating well.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and serve immediately with rice or noodles, if desired.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes.
Place chicken in a single layer in the cooking tray (you will have to cook in batches depending on how big your air fryer is.
Air fry 8 minutes, turning halfway. Until golden.
Remove chicken from the tray and toss together with the heated lemon sauce, coating well.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and serve immediately with rice or noodles, if desired.