Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lemons
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 whole skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
6 green onions , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper , cut into strips

Directions:

Cut 1/8 thin strips of lemon peel from 1/2 of one lemon. Set aside. Slice other half and reserve for garnish. Squeeze juice from second lemon.
In a small bowl combine corn starch and sugar. Add 2 Tbs lemon juice,chicken broth, sherry and soy sauce. Blend well. Set aside.
Heat large skillet or wok to medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until it ripples. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes or until done. Remove from wok.
Add mushrooms, onions and red pepper to pan and stir fry 1 minute. Add lemon juice mixture and stir fry 1 minute. Add chicken and lemon strips and stir fry 1 minute. Serve with hot cooked rice. Garnish with lemon slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	296.42 Kcal (1241 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.83g	27%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	23%
Sodium	1188.54mg	50%
Potassium	507.77mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.16g	3%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	25.93g	52%
Vitamin C	47.5mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.3mg	74%
Calcium	26.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.21 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.51g	27%
Cholesterol	25.42mg	23%
Sodium	433.9mg	50%
Potassium	185.37mg	11%
Total Carbs	2.98g	3%
Sugars	1.4g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	7%
Protein	9.47g	52%
Vitamin C	17.3mg	79%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	4.9mg	74%
Calcium	9.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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