Lightly battered chicken breast, fried until golden, sliced and finished with a bright, glossy lemon sauce. Saskatoon food groups call it a standout dish at Szechuan Kitchen — sweet, sharp and endlessly easy to eat.
Lemon chicken is a Cantonese style favourite and one of the gentlest dishes on our menu. Chicken breast is coated in a thin batter and fried so the crust stays light, then sliced and laid out before the sauce goes over the top at the last moment.
That sauce is where the balance matters: real lemon for sharpness, just enough sugar to round it out, and a light glaze so the coating holds its crunch. Served with steamed rice, it is the dish most often ordered for children and for guests who prefer no chilli at all.
When a Saskatoon family orders for a mixed table, lemon chicken is usually the safe plate that everyone finishes.
Eat in at 835 Broadway Ave, call (306) 664-8668, or order online for pickup and delivery across Broadway, Nutana, Varsity View, Buena Vista, Haultain, City Park, Riversdale and the University of Saskatchewan area.
Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Casual dinner in Saskatoon
“Nice casual place with good food. Prices are excellent for Saskatoon.”
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Repeat takeout customer
“I have ordered from Szechuan Kitchen many times and the food is consistently delicious. Generous portions and fair prices make it my go-to spot for Chinese takeout in Saskatoon.”
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Nutana neighbour
“I am all about the comfort — Szechuan Kitchen on Broadway has the best wonton soup in Saskatoon, hands down.”
Saskatoon community recommendation
Not at all. Lemon chicken is a mild, sweet-and-sour style dish with no chilli, which makes it one of the most popular choices for children and for guests who avoid heat.
No. We use boneless chicken breast, fried in a light batter and sliced before the lemon sauce is added, so it is easy to share straight from the plate.
Lemon chicken is citrus-forward and comes as sliced, battered chicken breast under a clear lemon sauce. Sweet and sour chicken is built on a red, vinegar-and-sugar sauce, usually with pineapple and peppers stirred through.
Yes. Lemon chicken is one of our most requested dishes for family dinners, group bookings and office lunches in Saskatoon. Call (306) 664-8668 ahead for large orders so we can have everything ready together.
