Velvet Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Ginger-Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Velvet Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Ginger-Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry Sherry; 2 tablespoons finely shredded peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 12 ounces chicken tenders, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced; 1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
2 tablespoons finely shredded peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons sugar
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
12 ounces chicken tenders, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves

1
Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl for sauce.
2
Mix egg white, cold water, and cornstarch in medium bowl; mix in chicken.
3
Let sauce and chicken stand 15 minutes.
4
Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute.
5
Add oil and tilt to coat.
6
Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes.
7
Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic; stir-fry until mushrooms are browned at edges, about 3 minutes.
8
Add sauce; cook until sauce is reduced to glaze, about 1 1/2 minutes.
9
Mix in spinach and toss 1 minute.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dry Sherry, 2 tablespoons finely shredded peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Velvet Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Ginger-Lemon Sauce 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.

Velvet Chicken with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Ginger-Lemon Sauce

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