Lemon Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons clearjel starch, in; 3 cups water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt and pepper; 1 lb chicken, diced; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 ½ cups julienned carrots; 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms; sliced scallion (to garnish); 1 cup sliced tofu (optional); 2 cups cooked white rice (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons clearjel starch, in
3 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 lb chicken, diced
1 cup sliced celery
1 ½ cups julienned carrots
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
sliced scallion (to garnish)
1 cup sliced tofu (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice (optional)

1
Constitute ClearJel starch to a light syrup consistency (cornstarch might be used in a pinch), add remainder of sauce ingredients and stir well.
2
Adjust sauce as desired with lemon/lime juice and sugar.
3
In large saute pan, brown chicken over medium-hot heat until halfway done- approximately 4-5 minutes.
4
Add celery and carrots.
5
A few minutes later, add mushrooms.
6
Cook a few more minutes until chicken is done.
7
Add in 1 cup of lemon ginger sauce, and mix well.
8
Add more sauce to taste.
9
Add diced tofu (if using) and mix gently.
10
Plate Lemon ginger chicken over rice.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Variation: marinate chicken overnight in 1 cup of the sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons clearjel starch, in, 3 cups water, 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Ginger Chicken

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