Lemon Ginger Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp clearjel starch, in
3 cups water
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 lb chicken, diced
1 cup sliced celery
1 1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
sliced scallion (to garnish )
1 cup sliced tofu (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice (optional)

Directions:

Constitute ClearJel starch to a light syrup consistency (cornstarch might be used in a pinch), add remainder of sauce ingredients and stir well.
Adjust sauce as desired with lemon/lime juice and sugar.
In large saute pan, brown chicken over medium-hot heat until halfway done- approximately 4-5 minutes.
Add celery and carrots.
A few minutes later, add mushrooms.
Cook a few more minutes until chicken is done.
Add in 1 cup of lemon ginger sauce, and mix well.
Add more sauce to taste.
Add diced tofu (if using) and mix gently.
Plate Lemon ginger chicken over rice.
Serve immediately.
Variation: marinate chicken overnight in 1 cup of the sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	723.11 Kcal (3028 kJ)
Calories from fat	346.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.47g	59%
Cholesterol	136.05mg	45%
Sodium	156.61mg	7%
Potassium	663.03mg	14%
Total Carbs	49.05g	16%
Sugars	12.07g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	45.28g	91%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	20%
Iron	6.9mg	38%
Calcium	360.4mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.52 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.61g	59%
Cholesterol	19.85mg	45%
Sodium	22.85mg	7%
Potassium	96.75mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.16g	16%
Sugars	1.76g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	17%
Protein	6.61g	91%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	20%
Iron	1mg	38%
Calcium	52.6mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

16.9

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol

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