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Sesame lemon chicken
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Categories: Asian, Chicken, Chinese, Ethnic, Fruits, Lemon, Poultry
Yield: 8
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Ingredients:
6 lbsWhole chicken breasts
-skinned, boned, and
Halved horizontally (6 large
-breasts)
MARINADE
1 largeGarlic clove
1 Piece fresh ginger, ?inch
-long, peeled and halved
1/4 cupDry sherry
2 tbspFresh lemon juice
2 tspCorn starch
1 tspOriental sesame oil
1 tspVegetable oil
SAUCE
1/3 cupFresh lemon juice
1/4 cupDry sherry
1/4 cupHoney
1/4 cupChicken stock
2 tbspLight soy sauce
2 tbspDark soy sauce
1 1/2 tspSalt
Freshly-ground black pepper
STIR-FRY
2 tbspPeanut oil
2 tbspOriental sesame oil
7 Dried black Chinese
-mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cupSesame seeds, toasted
2 smallLemons, scored, ends cut
-flat, and
Sliced thin
Procedures:
1Partially freeze chicken and slice thinly against the grain.
2Transfer to a deep, medium bowl.
3Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes; drain well and shred.
4For the marinade; mince garlic and ginger in food processor.
5Add remaining ingredients and process for 2 seconds.
6Pour over chicken, turning to coat.
7Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
8For the sauce; mix together all of the ingredients in a food processor until well-blended.
9Set aside.
10(note: marinade can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated).
11For the stir-fry; heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
12Add 1 tablespoon each peanut and sesame oil.
13Add chicken and stir-fry quickly until pieces are opaque; do not overcook.
14Remove pieces to a bowl or large plate as they cook.
15Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
16(note: recipe can be prepared ahead to this point).
17Return all of chicken to wok, add mushrooms, sesame seeds, and sauce; stir-fry until heated through.
18Mix in half of the lemon slices.
19Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
20Arrange on warmed serving platter.
21Garnish with remaining lemon slices and serve with fluffy white rice.
22Bon appetit light and easy special
 
 
 
 

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