Lemon Chicken Done My Way Recipe

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Lemon Chicken Done My Way
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl combine the chicken, sherry, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Mix together, cover and refrigerate.
  4. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Steam the carrots and broccoli until tender.
  6. In a wok, lightly saute the onion and red pepper until tender.
  7. (May add a little oil, if necessary.) Combine all carrots, broccoli, onion, red pepper and water chestnuts and set aside.
  8. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, 1/4 cup cornstarch and baking powder to form a batter.
  9. In a wok, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  10. Coat chicken with batter and fry in wok until browned.
  11. Set aside.
  12. In a medium bowl combine the sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt.
  13. Mix together and add lemon slices.
  14. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok and slowly stir in lemon sauce mixture.
  15. Cook, stirring, until sauce is clear.
  16. Add the pineapple chunks.
  17. To serve, layer rice (not included in this recipe), chicken and vegetables on plate and pour sauce over.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 766.4 Kcal (3209 kJ)
Calories from fat 576.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.1g 99%
Cholesterol 141.26mg 47%
Sodium 1252.94mg 52%
Potassium 719.68mg 15%
Total Carbs 17.19g 6%
Sugars 6.7g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 36.75g 73%
Vitamin C 26.4mg 44%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 45mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 208.41 Kcal (873 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.43g 99%
Cholesterol 38.41mg 47%
Sodium 340.72mg 52%
Potassium 195.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.67g 6%
Sugars 1.82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 9%
Protein 9.99g 73%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 44%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 12.2mg 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

  • 20.2
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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