Recipe: Lemon Ginger Chicken with Lemon Sauce (Bisquick recipe)

LEMON GINGER CHICKEN

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Bisquick Baking Mix
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger root
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon Sauce (recipe follows)
lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

If desired, flatten each chicken breast half to about 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap.*

In a shallow bowl or plate, mix Bisquick mix, bread crumbs, lemon peel and 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot. Pour 1/2 cup water into shallow glass or plastic bowl.

Dip chicken into water, then coat with Bisquick mixture.

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Prepare the Lemon Sauce while the chicken is cooking.

TO SERVE:
Pour Lemon Sauce over chicken. Garnish with lemon slices.

LEMON SAUCE

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 drop yellow food color

Mix all ingredients for the lemon sauce in 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.

*Flatten chicken breasts by pounding with a meat mallet, rolling pin or even the heel of your hand. Thinner chicken breasts cook more evenly and quickly; so it's a good step to take time to flatten them, even when you're short on time.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Betty Crocker Bisquick Cookbook II, 2004