lemon chicken ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon dry
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a large bowl combine the chicken pieces, , 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.