BREADED CHICKEN BALLS WITH LEMON GLAZE

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Tempura-style battered chicken tidbits soaked in a lemon glaze --- this can also be make using a meaty fish such a cod or halibut cut into small pieces, if you prefer a less sweeter glaze then reduce the sugar by a couple tablespoons --- serve with rice :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use up to 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch white pepper
2 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 slices lemons (peeled)
2 tablespoons oil
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice the breasts into about 1-1/2-inch cubes (or smaller) then place in a large bowl.
  • Toss the chicken strips with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  • For the batter; in a small bowl beat the eggs with 1/4 cup cornstarch, baking powder and pinch white pepper.
  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a wok to 350 degrees F.
  • Using clean hands completely coat/toss the chicken with the cornstarch batter.
  • Place chicken in the hot oil and fry (in batches) until browned and cooked through; set aside to a large serving plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm while making the lemon sauce.
  • For the lemon glaze; in a medium bowl combine 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt and food coloring (if using) mix until combined then add in the peeled lemon slices.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok and slowly stir in the lemon glaze mixture; cook stirring until the glaze is clear (at this point you can remove the lemon slices or leave in the sauce).
  • Drizzle the glaze over the chicken.
  • Place fresh lemon slices on top if desired.
  • Serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000, Fat 81.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 180.2, Sodium 1124.2, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 47.3

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