Chicken with Lime Sauce

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Chicken with Lime Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
4
boneless skinless chicken breast halves

3
tablespoons lime juice

1
tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons seasoned stir-fry or hot oil, divided

1
teaspoon grated lime peel

1
clove garlic, minced

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/2
teaspoon black pepper

1/2
cup (approximately) chicken broth

1-1/2
teaspoons cornstarch

1
tablespoon chopped onion

1
tablespoon chopped red hot chili pepper

1
tablespoon minced cilantro (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Place each chicken piece between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with mallet or rolling pin to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.

2.
Combine lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, lime peel, garlic, salt and black pepper in medium bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 1 hour.

3.
Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Combine marinade and enough chicken broth to make 3/4 cup liquid. Whisk in cornstarch; set aside.

4.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry onion and chili pepper 1 minute; remove from wok with slotted spoon. Set aside. Cook chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Turn chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from wok; keep warm.

5.
Combine broth mixture and onion mixture in wok. Boil sauce until thickened, scraping bottom of wok to loosen all drippings. Pour sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cilantro and garnish, if desired.





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