Chinese Lemon Chicken

I have never had Lemon Chicken at a Chinese Restaraunt. It always intrigues me but then I play it safe and order general tso's, almond chicken or sesame chicken. I am boring.

We really enjoyed the chicken. The batter and marinade was very good. The lemon sauce was pretty good. I have nothing to compare it to. I want to make this again with a spicy sauce.



Ingredients

* 4 chicken breasts (cut in small 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, 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, beat together the eggs, 1/4 cup cornstarch and baking powder to form a batter. In a wok, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat chicken with batter and fry in wok until browned. Cut into bite size pieces and set aside.
3. 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 wok and slowly stir in lemon sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce is clear. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

From allrecipes.com