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Lemon Chicken II

SUBMITTED BY: Ladan PHOTO BY: monstroxity

"Tender egg-battered chicken breasts with a delectable lemony sauce."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • 1 tablespoon dry 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 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by HAWNTER
This is the best lemon chicken recipe I've tried. My husband likes to order lemon chicken at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by Brandi M
This is a tempura style lemon chicken that is surprisingly similar to a famous Chinese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by SHENDY
This sauce was tasty & easy. I used Splenda, and will add more lemon juice next time. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by FRANCESA
Great and easy recipe. I did not use nearly as much oil as suggested. I just put 2 tbsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by amydoll
This was very good after a few small changes. I didn't add any extra salt to the marinade or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2005 by SHESME
The batter was awful - next time I make this I'd use a different batter - I would also pound... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by LISAMCCARTNEY
This was a yummy dish. The sauce adds a nice sweet lemon flavor. Although, I think I should... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by STEPHIEWALKER
Really tasty! I added about a tablespoon more of each lemon juice and cornstarch. I cut up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by shannamelissa
I'm pretty confused as to why this recipe is getting such excellent ratings. I order lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by VORCHA