Spicy Orange Ginger& Lemon Chicken Breast

olive oil spray 7 ounces boned and skinned chicken breast halves -- trimmed

of fat (about 3.5oz per serving) **For the SAUCE: 1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons potato starch -- or flour

1 strip lemon peel -- (1x2-inch)

1 strip orange peel -- (1x2-inch)

2 teaspoons minced ginger -- fresh

2 small garlic cloves -- peel and slice

1/2 cup apple juice -- or cider

[10.5% CFF] Per breast with sauce: 163 cals, 1.9 g fat. | Prep 5 mins ~ Simmer 15-18

Remove rind pieces from orange and lemon with a vegetable peeler and rough chop. Heat a saute or skillet large enough to just hold the meat pieces. Spray. Sear to lightly brown the chicken pieces, both sides.

Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup (or bowl with spout). Pour into the hot pan and let the liquid boil a bit to cook the thickener. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and cook gently for 15 minutes. Serve with the cooking juices.

Add WATER (1/4 to 1/2 cup) or more apple juice to moisten the sauce.

Menu * The sauce is spicy, biting and sweet. Taste is similar to some versions of Pad Thai -- so serve with noodles or angle hair spaghetti or with hot steamed white rice (either long or medium grain). A dark green vegetable or medley that includes one would also be a good choice. . -- original recipe revised and tested by patH (To Eat-LF 4/16/97 phannema@wizard.ucr.edu)

Variation (See JP-note): use dark meat; a thigh with attached leg; remove skin. Sear, add sauce, and simmer until done about 35 to 40 mins total time: [30% cff] Each serving: 225 cals, 7.6 g fat.

JP-note Pepin's suggested menu * Salad with low-fat caesar dressing * "Spicy Ginger and Lemon Chicken" Leg and Thigh * Simple brown rice (no blends) with a little red pepper * Steamed Broccoli * Fresh pears sprinkled with chopped roasted mixed nuts. Use fresh broccoli, one crown per person, peel the stalk, and slice; cut flowerts into 1-inch pieces. Cook with the rice but do not combine these side dishes.