LEMON CHICKEN II

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Tender egg-battered chicken breast pieces are deep-fried and served with a delectable lemony sauce.

Provided by Ladan M Miller

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups vegetable oil
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 200.5 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 53.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Izaac Njeru
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Hom poudel
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This was a great recipe! The lemon chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Inzamam Baylol
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I've made this lemon chicken recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables.


Mazhar Saleem
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This lemon chicken recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


dasven universal
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This was my first time making lemon chicken, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Timothy Lumley
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I love this lemon chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Bello Khadijat
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


N C
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This was a great recipe! The lemon chicken was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ad Bhai
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I've made this lemon chicken recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables.


Isaac lucio
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This lemon chicken recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I highly recommend this recipe!


shawon hoshan
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I made this lemon chicken last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. We served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Alex Cienega
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This was my first time making lemon chicken, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


rD mooD2
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I love this lemon chicken recipe! It's so simple to make, but it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Chris Turton
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Chamal Saranga
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Yum, yum, yum! This lemon chicken is so good. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raghad Serhan
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This lemon chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with the whole family. Definitely recommend!


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