Following a brief soak in sherry-soy marinade, chicken is egg-battered, quickly fried and then drenched with a delicate lemon sauce in this marvelous rendition of a Chinese standard.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
490 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Ingredients
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 lemon, sliced
3 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
