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Chinese Take-out Lemon Chicken (or Fish!) Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Slice the breasts into about 1-1/2-inch cubes (or smaller) then place this In a large-ish bowl.
Step #2 Toss the chicken strips with 2 tbsps soy sauce & 1/2 tsp salt; cover & chill for 20 mins.
Step #3 For the batter; in a small bowl beat the eggs with 1/4 c cornstarch, baking powder & pinch white pepper.
Step #4 Heat 2 c vegetable oil in a wok to 350 degrees F.
Step #5 Using clean hands completely coat/toss the chicken with the cornstarch batter.
Step #6 Place chicken in the hot oil & fry (in batches) until browned & cooked through; set aside to a large serving plate & tent loosely with foil wrap to keep warm while making the lemon sauce.
Step #7 For the lemon sauce; in a medium bowl mix 1/3 c sugar, 2 tbsps cornstarch, 2 tbsps lemon juice, 1 c chicken broth, 3/4 tsp salt & food colouring (if using) mix until mixd then add in the peeled lemon slices.
Step #8 Heat 2 tbsps oil in the wok & slowly stir in the the lemon sauce mixture; cook stirring until the sauce is clear (at this point you can remove the lemon slices or leave in the sauce).
Step #9 Drizzle the sauce over the chicken.
Step #10 Place fresh lemon slices on top if desired.
Step #11 Serve with cooked rice.
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