Lemony Summer Chicken

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 inch piece gingerroot, shredded
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1 cup green beans, thinly sliced into 2-in pieces
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 4 scallions, cut into 2-in pieces and then into thin strips

Recipe

• 1 place the chicken on a plate. lightly beat the egg and mix in half the cornstarch. pour over the chicken and toss together.
• 2 place the vegetable oil in a wok or large heavy skillet. heat until hot. add the garlic, ginger and cashews and fry until golden. remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and drain.
• 3 mix the the chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, add the beans and sesame seeds and stir fry for 2 minutes.
• 4 mix the remaining cornstarch with the lemon juice, sugar, sherry, soy sauce and chicken bouillon. add to the wok and heat until thickened. stir in the cashews.
• 5 stir in the scallions, cook for 30 seconds, then serve garnished with lemon and parsley.