Lemon Chicken

By á-2046

Ingredients

• 3 lb chicken brests, boned
• 1 tablespoon sherry
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large bowl, comine chicken with sherry, soy sauce and salt; let it
marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In small bowl, beat eggs, cornstarch and baking powder to form batter.
In a wok, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees F. Coat chicken with batter; fry
until browned. Cut into bite size pieces.
3. Combine sugar, cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and remaining 1
teaspoon of salt. Cut lemon into thin slices. In a wok, heat the two
tablespoons of oil; add lemon slices and stir fry for 30 seconds. Slowly
stir in cornstarch mixture. Stir until sauce is clear.
4. Pour sauce over chicken. Ready to serve.