VELVET CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS, SPINACH, AND GINGER-LEMON SAUCE

Velvet Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Ginger-Lemon Sauce image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
2 tablespoons finely shredded peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons sugar
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
12 ounces chicken tenders, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves

Steps:

Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl for sauce. Mix egg white, cold water, and cornstarch in medium bowl; mix in chicken. Let sauce and chicken stand 15 minutes.
Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add oil and tilt to coat. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic; stir-fry until mushrooms are browned at edges, about 3 minutes. Add sauce; cook until sauce is reduced to glaze, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in spinach and toss 1 minute.