This is like the lemon chicken you get from your Chinese take-out place only better! The egg, cornstarch, and baking powder coating is light and crispy.
No msg or flour involved!
This is really some delicious chicken! The sauce is amazing and doesn’t taste overly lemony.
Despite the long list of ingredients it’s pretty simple to put together and once the marinating is done the whole thing is done in just a few minutes cooking time.
So easy and so quick to do with delicious results!
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Lemon chicken is a favorite Chinese takeout but it's easy to make at home!
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 lbs boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lemon sliced
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-lock bag. Add chicken, and seal bag. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Combine eggs, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and baking powder in a large bowl; stir well. Dip chicken into batter, coating well.
- Pour 2 cups oil into a large heavy skillet. Fry chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat until golden, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch X 1 inch pieces. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Combine chicken broth and next 4 ingredients; set aside. Place 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add lemon slices, and stir fry 30 seconds. Add broth mixture, and stir fry 3 additional minutes or until sauce is thickened and clear. Pour over chicken. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by breezermom
Photo by Sarah_Jayne