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Servs: 6  

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

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•   1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
•   1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
•   2 eggs 2 eggs
•   1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
•   1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon dry sherry
•   3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
•   1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•   1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
•   1 lemon, sliced 1 lemon, sliced
•   2 cups vegetable oil 2 cups vegetable oil
•   1/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup white sugar
•   1 cup chicken broth 1 cup chicken broth
•   1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cornstarch
•   2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•   1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup cornstarch

Instructions

1. 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.

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Ritu Karan March 31

I have seen and tasted this dish first hand. It was delicious! The combination of flavors and texture were amazing. Although the recipe is written well I doubt anyone could recreate such an amazing dish.

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Octupus Carmen March 10

ii juST cook todaY it was so greAt thx a lot

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Carmen Liang March 03

I am excited to get a chance to cook this recipe for myself soon! Nice add :)

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Yvone G February 03

Believe it or not I made it and it turned out great. I am not the best cook in the world but the recipe was a perfect fit. Thanks for making me a chef at least for one night :D

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