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Name: Braised Lychee Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-size cubes; 1 tablespoon wine; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2-3 tablespoons oil; 4 pineapple rings cut into quarters; 12-14 lychees fresh or canned; 1 tablespoon cornstarch solution; BRAISING SAUCE; 2 tablespoons pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons lychee juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar; 5 teaspoons sugar

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb boneless chicken breast ; cut into bite-size cubes
1 tablespoon wine
3/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons oil
4 pineapple rings ; cut into quarters
12-14 lychees ; fresh or canned
1 tablespoon cornstarch solution
BRAISING SAUCE
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lychee juice
2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
5 teaspoons sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Marinate the chicken in salt and wine for 30 minutes.

2. Heat wok with oil over high heat and stir-fry chicken cubes for 1 1/2 minutes. Add pineapple pieces, lychees and the braising sauce.

3. Cook chicken over low heat for approx 10 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch solution and serve.

REMARKS: This dish can also be placed in a covered baking dish and baked in the oven at 350 F. for 25-30 min.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (170g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 132
Calories from Fat: 7 (5%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0.8g	1 %
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	1 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 32.9mg		10 %
Sodium 1492.1mg		51 %
Potassium 250.5mg		7 %
Total Carbohydrate 16.6g		5 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.2g	5 %
	Sugars, other 15.4g
Protein 13.6g		19 %
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Calories per serving: 132

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