Lemon Chicken II

Chicken Breast - Dinner

Tender egg-battered chicken breast pieces are deep-fried and served with a delectable lemony sauce.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lemon Chicken II

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless chicken breasts

cut into 2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

2 cups vegetable oil

¼ cup cornstarch

½ teaspoon baking powder

⅓ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 lemon

sliced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Dinner

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Chicken II

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 490.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 53.4g 107%

Carbohydrates: 20.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 11.3g

Fat: 20.8g 32%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 200.5mg 67%

Vitamin A Iu: 122.1IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 33mg 254%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 64%

Vitamin C: 15mg 25%

Folate: 15.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 68.1mg 7%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 52.9mg 19%

Potassium: 479.4mg 13%

Sodium: 932mg 37%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 187.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.