LEMON-GINGER CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

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A terrific chinese dish from Barbara Fisher of tigersandstrawberries blog. Not sickly sweet just a great balance of flavors

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil or 4 tablespoons canola oil
5 scallions, white and light green parts only cut thinly on the bias
3 inches cube fresh ginger, peeled and cut into fine julienne
2 ripe red fresno chili peppers, sliced thinly on the bias (or jalapeno)
2 lemons, zest of, in long, thin pieces, and divided into two equal portions
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 -2 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 lb broccoli, florets broken up into bite sized pieces, with the large stalks peeled and cut into thin slices juic
1 lemon, washed and cut in half longitudinally then cut into 1/4 inch thick half-moon slices
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

Mix chicken with the next five ingredients, and allow to marinate for twenty to forty minutes.
Heat wok over high heat until a thin thread of smoke rises. Add 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil (reserve last tablespoon until later) and allow to heat another thirty seconds. Add scallions, ginger, chilies and half of the lemon zest and stir fry for thirty to forty seconds, or until all is fragrant.
Add marinated chicken, and spread into a single layer on the bottom of the wok, and leave undisturbed for about one minute, or until the chicken browns on that side. Stir fry until the chicken is 2/3 done-in other words, 2/3 of the chicken is white or brown, and the rest is pink. Add half the lemon slices and stir fry for another thirty seconds, then remove chicken and lemon from wok to a clean bowl.
Add reserved tablespoon of oil to wok, and allow it to heat thirty seconds. Add broccoli and stir fry for thirty seconds, then add wine and lemon juice. Deglaze any browned bits sticking to wok, and add chicken back to wok. Add soy sauce and continue stir frying until chicken is completely cooked. Add other half of lemon zest and slices, and drizzle with sesame oil, and serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.8

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Mustafa Mangat

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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Atoshi Rafi

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

James Forster

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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

eliaser luxer

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and the broccoli. I will definitely be making this again.

Brydrick Johnson

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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that I can make on a weeknight. This recipe fits the bill perfectly. The chicken was cooked in no time, and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect

Kingshitbaby 416

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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.

Embrace Reed

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it o

Juky

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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.

Istikan Aj

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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.

hanif swati

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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.

Polelo Mog

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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.

Pamela Malcolm

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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.

CH AYAN

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This lemon ginger chicken with broccoli was a hit with my family! We all loved the flavor of the sauce, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

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