Lemon chicken with broccoli

A family favourite that mixes succulent strips of chicken with a zesty, hot and sour sauce. The inclusion of whole cashews adds a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

250 grams (1⁄2 lb) dried noodles

2 large lemons, zest grated and juiced

1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch

1⁄2 cup diluted salt-reduced or homemade chicken or vegetable stock

1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce

2 teaspoons superfine sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes

1⁄2 cup unsalted cashews

2 1⁄2 tablespoons canola oil

2 small onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

500 grams (1 lb) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

250 grams (1⁄2 lb) broccoli, cut into small florets

30 grams (1 oz) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

1⁄3 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and boil for about 6 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until soft.

2.Meanwhile, make up the lemon juice to 1⁄2 cup with water, if necessary, then blend with the cornstarch in a bowl or jug until smooth. Stir in the stock, soy sauce and sugar, then add the lemon zest and chili pepper flakes. Set aside.

3.Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the cashews and stir for about 1 minute until browned in places. Tip them out and set aside.

4.Return the wok to the heat and add the oil, swirling it around to coat the sides. Add the onions and garlic and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and beginning to brown.

5.Pour in the reserved lemon-flavoured sauce and add the broccoli florets and ginger. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 4–5 minutes until the broccoli florets are tender but still crisp.

6.Drain the noodles well, then add them to the wok. Use two large forks to mix them in with the other ingredients. Scatter the cilantro and cashews over the top, then serve.

Serves 4

Preparation time 15 minutes

Cooking time 20 minutes

Nutritional information

Each serving

38.5 g protein • 30 g fat of which 5.5 g saturates • 53 g carbohydrate• 6 g fibre • 649 Calories

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