Sesame lemon chicken

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 pounds Whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and
Halved horizontally (6 large breasts)
1 large Garlic clove
1 Piece fresh ginger, 1/2-inch long, peeled and halved
¼ cup Dry sherry
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Corn starch
1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
⅓ cup Fresh lemon juice
¼ cup Dry sherry
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Chicken stock
2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
1½ teaspoon Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Peanut oil
2 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil
7 Dried black Chinese mushrooms (optional)
¼ cup Sesame seeds, toasted
2 smalls Lemons, scored, ends cut flat, and
Sliced thin

Directions

MARINADE

SAUCE

STIR-FRY

Partially freeze chicken and slice thinly against the grain. Transfer to a deep, medium bowl. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes; drain well and shred.

For the Marinade; mince garlic and ginger in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process for 2 seconds. Pour over chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.

For the Sauce; mix together all of the ingredients in a food processor until well-blended. Set aside. (NOTE: Marinade can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.) For the Stir-Fry; Heat wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon each peanut and sesame oil. Add chicken and stir-fry quickly until pieces are opaque; DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove pieces to a bowl or large plate as they cook. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken. (NOTE: Recipe can be prepared ahead to this point.) Return all of chicken to wok, add mushrooms, sesame seeds, and sauce; stir-fry until heated through. Mix in half of the lemon slices. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Arrange on warmed serving platter. Garnish with remaining lemon slices and serve with fluffy white rice.

Makes 8 servings.

[Bon Appetit LIGHT AND EASY SPECIAL] Posted by Fred Peters.

Submitted By RICH HARPER On 07-30-95

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