Speedy Lemon-Orange Chicken

Bright citrus and savoury ginger come together in this lemon-orange chicken, ready in minutes. Enjoy tender bites of chicken coated in a fresh, zesty glaze and topped with crisp green onions.

Recipe -

Prep Time10 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time15 Minutes

Calories300

Ingredients

750 g boneless chicken

30 ml peanut oil 2 tbsp

10 ml finely chopped fresh ginger 2 tsp

4 cloves garlic

15 ml grated lemon peel 1tbsp

15 ml grated orange peel 1tbsp

125 ml Western Family lemon juice 1/ 2 cup

125 ml Western Family orange juice 1/ 2 cup

30 ml sugar 2 tbsp

30 ml soy sauce 2 tbsp

25 ml cornstarch, mixed with 1tbsp

15 ml sesame oil 1tbsp

30 ml thinly sliced green onions 2 tbsp (garnish)

1L water 4 cups

Directions

In a medium saucepan heat water until boiling; immerse chicken pieces for 2 minutes; remove chicken and keep warm.

Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; stirfry 30 seconds.

Add remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil; simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Add chicken pieces; cook 3 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Sprinkle with green onions and serve at once.

Chicken provides lean, quality protein and is a moderate source of iron. When foods containing iron are combined with sources of vitamin C, like the lemons and oranges in this recipe, the absorption of iron in the body is enhanced.

Nutritional Information

per serving

Calories: 300

Carbohydrates: 15 g

Protein: 41.4 g

Total Fat: 12.35 g

10 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

300

Calories