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How To make Spicy Orange Ginger& Lemon Chicken Breast

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olive oil spray 7 ounces boned and skinned chicken breast halves

trimmed
of fat (about 3.5oz per serving) **For the SAUCE: 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons potato starch :

or flour
1 strip lemon peel -- (1x2-inch)
1 strip orange peel -- (1x2-inch)
2 teaspoons minced ginger

fresh
2 small garlic cloves :

peel and slice
1/2 cup apple juice -- or cider
[10.5% CFF] Per breast with sauce: 163 cals, 1.9 g fat. | Prep 5 mins ~ Simmer 15-18
Remove rind pieces from orange and lemon with a vegetable peeler and rough chop. Heat a saute or skillet large enough to just hold the meat pieces. Spray. Sear to lightly brown the chicken pieces, both sides.
Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup (or bowl with spout). Pour into the hot pan and let the liquid boil a bit to cook the thickener. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook gently for 15 minutes. Serve with the cooking juices.
Add WATER (1/4 to 1/2 cup) or more apple juice to moisten the sauce.
Menu * The sauce is spicy, biting and sweet. Taste is similar to some versions of Pad Thai

so serve with noodles or angle hair spaghetti or with hot steamed white rice (either long or medium grain). A dark green vegetable or medley that includes one would also be a good choice. . :

original recipe revised and tested by patH (To Eat-LF 4/16/97 phannema@wizard.ucr.edu)
Variation (See JP-note): use dark meat; a thigh with attached leg; remove skin. Sear, add sauce, and simmer until done about 35 to 40 mins total time: [30% cff] Each serving: 225 cals, 7.6 g fat.
JP-note Pepin's suggested menu * Salad with low-fat caesar dressing * "Spicy Ginger and Lemon Chicken" Leg and Thigh * Simple brown rice (no blends) with a little red pepper * Steamed Broccoli * Fresh pears sprinkled with chopped roasted mixed nuts. Use fresh broccoli, one crown per person, peel the stalk, and slice; cut flowerts into 1-inch pieces. Cook with the rice but do not combine these side dishes.

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