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                            SESAME LEMON CHICKEN
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chicken                          Chinese
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6                    Chicken breast, whole -- skinned and boned
                         ---------------------------------MARINADE-
    1      large         Garlic clove
      1/2  inch          Ginger, fresh -- peeled and halved
      1/4  cup           Sherry, dry
    2      tablespoons   Lemon juice
    2      teaspoons     Cornstarch
    1      tablespoon    Sesame oil, dark
    1      tablespoon    Vegetable oil
                         ----------------------------------SAUCE---
 					
      1/3  cup           Lemon juice
      1/4  cup           Sherry, dry
      1/4  cup           Honey
      1/4  cup           Chicken stock
    2      tablespoons   Soy sauce, light
    2      tablespoons   Soy sauce, dark
    1 1/2  teaspoons     Salt
                         Pepper, black
                         ---------------------------------STIR-FRY-
    2      tablespoons   peanut oil
    2      tablespoons   oriental sesame oil
    7                    Mushroom, black, dried (opt)
      1/4  cup           sesame seeds -- toasted
    2      sma           lemon -- scored, ends cut
                         -flat, & sliced thin
 
   Partially freeze chicken and slice thinly against the grain. Transfer to
 a deep, medium bowl.  Soak dried mushrooms in hot water 30 minutes;   drain
 well and shred.
   For the Marinade; mince garlic and ginger in food processor.  Add
 remaining ingredients and process 2 seconds.  Pour over chicken, turning
 to coat.  Cover and marinate 30 minutes at room temperat-ure 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 wuth remaining lemon
 slices and serve with fluffy white rice.
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