Oriental Chicken A La Microwave

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons white wine, divided
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
One large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
One packet granulated sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)
Few grains ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Chopped green onion and fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:
In shallow 1-1/2-quart micro-proof dish, combine 1-tablespoon wine, soy sauce, garlic, honey, lemon peel, sweetener, ginger and paprika. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

To promote even cooking, tuck under any thin ends of chicken. Spoon marinade over chicken. Sprinkle with pepper and sesame seeds. Cover tightly with wax paper. Cook on medium-high power six to eight minutes or just until cooked through, turning dish if chicken appears to be cooking unevenly. Remove chicken to serving dish and keep warm.

In glass measuring cup, stir together cornstarch and remaining 3-tablespoons white wine; stir into drippings in dish. Cook, uncovered, on high power one to two minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with green onion and parsley.

Recipe makes four servings.

Per serving:  170 calories.