Sesame Lemon Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook *

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
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6 Chicken breast, whole -- skinned and boned
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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
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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
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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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