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chinese style lemon chicken!

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ingrid Parker
Hattiesburg, MS

I no longer remember where I ran across this recipe, but one of the ingredients had me so intrigued, that it was a must try, and what a hit it was! I t was voted favorite recipe in one of my cooking classes. :-0

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chinese style lemon chicken!

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 t vegetable oil
  • 6 oz. (about 2 cups) snow pea pods, cut in half on the bias
  • 1 box (regular size) lemon jello (i use sugar free)
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar see note @ bottom
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small red pepper, cut into thin strips.

How To Make chinese style lemon chicken!

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet on med.-high. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes, depending on size of strips, until cooked through and turning a few times.
  • 2
    Add pea pods and pepper strips. Cook tossing a few minutes. You want them tender crisp.
  • 3
    Combine Jello, cornstarch in a small bowl. Add broth balsamic vinegar and garlic. Stir well. Add to skillet, reduce heat to medium and stirring cook until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
  • 4
    NOTE: White Balsamic Vinegar comes in small bottles and the best know brand is: ALESSI. It is not clear as one would expect, but sort of a light caramel color. It also comes in several flavors, like pear fig raspberry and is delicious just on its own sprinkled on salad greens. If you don't want to invest in it USE RICE WINE VINEGAR AND A PINCH OF SUGAR INSTEAD.
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