Deep Fried Lemon Chicken

Prepare the lemon sauce by combining the lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened. Reduce heat to very low and keep the sauce warm while preparing the rest of the recipe.

Prepare the batter by combining the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and oil in a bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Cut the chicken into strips. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or deep pan (or use a deep fryer) until very hot.

Dip the chicken strips into the batter, letting any excess drip off. Add the chicken (about 5 strips at a time) to the hot oil and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the chicken strips from the oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Place the cooked chicken on a serving plate. Place the lemon sauce in a bowl and serve alongside the chicken. Goes well with steamed white rice.