Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Lemon Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cut chicken breasts crosswise into thirds.
  3. Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; transfer to medium bowl.
  5. Toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  6. Heat 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 3 minutes per side.
  8. Transfer to serving platter.
  9. Stir remaining 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a cup.
  10. Combine broth, lemon juice, lemon peel, sugar and sesame oil.
  11. Bring to a boil.
  12. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; boil 1 minute.
  13. Return chicken to skillet; simmer 1 minute.
  14. Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with green onion; cover and keep warm.
  15. Wipe skillet clean.
  16. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in skillet over high heat.
  17. Add ginger and garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  18. Add water and the spinach in batches, turning to wilt.
  19. Add remaining 1 tsp soy sauce; cook 30 seconds more.
  20. Serve chicken with spinach and rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 496.09 Kcal (2077 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 17%
Cholesterol 139.24mg 46%
Sodium 1722.27mg 72%
Potassium 881.57mg 19%
Total Carbs 48.22g 16%
Sugars 4.83g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 52.26g 105%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 38.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.82 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.69g 17%
Cholesterol 34.19mg 46%
Sodium 422.9mg 72%
Potassium 216.47mg 19%
Total Carbs 11.84g 16%
Sugars 1.19g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 4%
Protein 12.83g 105%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 25%
Iron 0.6mg 15%
Calcium 9.4mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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