- 6 boneless chicken breasts, skinned
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and halved
- 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
For the Sauce
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 C cornstarch
- 1/4 C sesame seeds
- 1/4 C peanut oil
- 1/4 C sesame seed oil
- 2 Sm lemons; -- scored, ends cut
-- Flat, & Sliced Thin
Partially freeze chicken and slice against the grain. Transfer to a
deep, medium bowl.
For the Marinade; mince garlic and ginger in food processor. Add
remaining ingredients and process 2 seconds. Pour over chicken, turning
to coat. Cover and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4
hours in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
For the Sauce; mix together all of the ingredients in a food
processor until well-blended. Set aside. (NOTE: Marinade can be
prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.)
For the Frying; dip chicken pieces in egg white and then dredge in
flour, cornstarch, sesame seed mixture. Fry in sesame seed & peanut oil
until golden and tender. Don't crowd the fry pan. Remove pieces as done
and keep warm.
For the Stir-Fry; Remove all but 1 Tbs of oil from the pan. Return
chicken to the pan, add sauce; stir-fry until heated through and sauce
begins to caramelize. Mix in half of the lemon slices. Taste and
adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Arrange on warmed serving
platter. Garnish with remaining lemon slices 1/4 c of sesame seeds and
serve with rice.