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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 06-12-31 (15 19)             Number: 403
From: JUGGS #20 @9415*2            Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: Ginger Chicken with Scall      Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

1 lemon
4 quarter-size slices ginger,unpeeled
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 small skinless,boneless chicken breast halves
 (1 pound total)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1 cup scallions,cut into 1-2-inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Grate the zest from half the lemon.  Cut the remaining half
of the lemon into paper-thin slices.  Mince the ginger.

2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat,warm 2 teaspoons of
the olive oil until hot but not smoking.  Add the chicken and saute' until
golden all over, about 3 min. on each side.  Remove the chicken to a plate
and  cover loosely to keep warm.

3. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the chicken broth.

4. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet. Add the lemon zest,
ginger,garlic,and scallions,and cook,stirring,for 1 minute.

5. Add the cornstarch mixture bring to a boil,stirring constantly.  Return
the chicken to the skillet.  Add the lemon slices,sugar,red pepper flakes,
and black pepper,and return to a boil over medium-high heat.  Cover,reduce
the heat to low,and simmer until the chicken is cooked through,about 5
minutes.  Season with the salt and serve hot, with equal amounts of
scallions and sauce.

NOTE:  to add another flavor dimension to dishes calling for ginger,
submerge fresh unpeeled ginger in white wine or sherry and refrigerate.
Use small amounts of this flavorful liquid in salad dressings and
marinades,then re-cover the ginger with additional wine or sherry.

Weight Watchers Info.: each serving: 1 fat,3 proteins,1/2 vegetable
                       15 optional calories.
191 calories,27g. protein,6g fat,6g.carbohydrates,66mg cholesterol,218 sodium

Serving size:  1 chicken breast plus scallions and sauce.
Juggs