LEMON GINGER CHICKEN

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Easy recipe, exotic flavors! Delicious served alongside stir-fried veggies or fried rice.

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c lemon
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
8 chicken pieces
2 tsp vegetable oil
white toasted sesame seeds
green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Finely shred the peel from the lemon and also juice the lemon.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt.
  • 3. In another bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2 Tbsp. water.
  • 4. Rub the lemon peel mixture over the chicken pieces. Let stand for an hour.
  • 5. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and place chicken pieces in hot oil.
  • 6. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until well-browned, turn chicken pieces over and add lemon juice mixture.
  • 7. Reduce heat cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or longer or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • 8. Transfer chicken pieces to a serving platter. Skim the oil and fat from the juices in the skillet and drizzle the sauce onto the chicken pieces.
  • 9. Sprinkle with white toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
  • 10. Serves 4.

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