Lemon Chicken Ii

Name: Lemon Chicken Ii
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine the chicken pieces, sherry, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix together, cover and refrigerate. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and the baking powder; beat in eggs to form a batter. Coat chicken pieces with batter and set aside.
3

In a wok, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, fry chicken pieces in hot oil until browned. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
4

In a medium bowl combine the sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix together and add lemon slices. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small saucepan and slowly stir in lemon sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce is clear. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.