Stir-fried Chicken
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Eggs, Vegetables, Grains | Chinese | Poultry, Stir-fry, Usenet | 2 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | lb | Chicken breast |
| boneless | ||
| 12 | Mushrooms, white | |
| 1/2 | lb | Broccoli, fresh |
| or 1 pk frozen | ||
| 1/4 | c | Chicken broth |
| 2 | T | Soy sauce |
| 2 | T | Sherry |
| 1 | T | Cornstarch |
| 1 | Egg white | |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Vegetable oil |
| peanut oil is best | ||
| but sunflower oil | ||
| is good too | ||
| 1/2 | t | Cornstarch |
| 6 | oz | Bamboo shoots, canned |
| optional | ||
| 6 | oz | Cashew nuts, broken |
| into large pieces |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Wash and slice the mushrooms. If using fresh broccoli, wash and cut it up into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen broccoli, heat it or partially thaw it first. Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sherry and about 1 T cornstarch. Stir well and set aside. Combine beaten egg white, salt, about 1/2 t oil and about 2 t cornstarch. Add the chicken cubes to the mixture and stir until the chicken is well-coated. In a wok or deep cast iron pan, heat about 3 T vegetable oil until hot. Add the chicken pieces in small batches and stir continuously until golden brown. After each batch is finished, remove and drain. Add oil sparingly as needed. Stir fry the mushrooms in the wok. Stir fry the broccoli in the wok. Combine the chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, bamboo shoots and cashew nuts in the wok. Stir fry to get everything warm again. Add the bouillon-cornstarch sauce and stir until thickened. Serve with rice. Don't forget to start the rice so that it will be done at the same time as the chicken. NOTES Chinese stir-fried chicken with broccoli and nuts. Yield: Serves 2-3. Bamboo shoots are available in cans at Chinese grocery stores. Fresh broccoli is preferable to frozen, and it should be stir-fried for only a few minutes to keep it crunchy. Endless variations of this basic recipe are possible. Beef, pork, or other lean meats can be substituted for the chicken. Tofu cubes or brown beans can be used to make this a vegetarian recipe. Chopped almonds can be used instead of cashews. Water chestnuts are a delightful addition. Green or red bell peppers can be used instead of broccoli. : Difficulty: easy. : Time: 45 minutes. : Precision: no need to measure. : Andy Tanenbaum : Dept. of Math and Computer Sci., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, HOLLAND : ast@cs.vu.nl seismo!mcvax!cs.vu.nl!ast : Copyright (C) 1986 USENET Community Trust From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 1656
Calories From Fat: 936
Total Fat: 107.8g
Cholesterol: 267.9mg
Sodium: 2230.3mg
Potassium: 3076mg
Carbohydrates: 63.3g
Fiber: 11g
Sugar: 14.4g
Protein: 113.7g