Pineapple-Lemon Chicken

Directions

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   PREPERATION: Pound each chicken breast half to flatten.
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   Place chicken in a bowl and add salt, pepper, and sherry; stir to coat.
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   Set aside for 30 minutes.
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   TO MAKE LEMON SAUCE: whirl pineapple slices in a blender until smooth.
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   Then combine with remaining sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; set aside.
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   In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs ans sesame seeds.
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   Dip chicken into egg, then roll in bread crumbs, shaking off excess.
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   Set aside for 5 minutes.
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   COOKING: Set wok in a ring stand and add oil to a depth of 2 inches.
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    Place over medium-high heat until oil reaches 350 to 360 degrees F.
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    Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time, and deep fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and meat is no longer pink when slashed, turning occasionally.
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    Lift out and drain on paper towels.
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    Place on a heatproof dish and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven while deep-frying remaining chicken.
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    Meanwhile, cook sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens slightly.
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    Cut chicken into strips and arrange on a serving platter.
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    Pour sauce over chicken and garnish edge of platter with additional pineapple slices.
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    Serve hot.
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    TIP: For a crispier crust, fry the chicken a second time before serving.