Lemon Chicken

"This recipe was adopted from the RecipeZaar account. I've only added one word, to fix grammar. The original comments are as follows: Easy and low fat. Chicken breast are pounded thin and then stir-fried in fresh lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame oil."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken breasts crosswise into thirds.
  • Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound ¼ inch thick.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper; transfer to medium bowl.
  • Toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  • Heat 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to serving platter.
  • Stir remaining 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a cup.
  • Combine broth, lemon juice, lemon peel, sugar and sesame oil.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Whisk in cornstarch mixture; boil 1 minute.
  • Return chicken to skillet; simmer 1 minute.
  • Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with green onion; cover and keep warm.
  • Wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in skillet over high heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add water and the spinach in batches, turning to wilt.
  • Add remaining 1 tsp soy sauce; cook 30 seconds more.
  • Serve chicken with spinach and rice.

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  1. My whole family loved this chicken! The lemony taste was superb! I only made the chicken, not the spinach and rice, but I definately will make this again with them! Thanks for a refreshing new way to make chicken!!!!!
     
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