Lemon Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
Preparation
    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.

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