Easy Chicken Stir Fry

* Exported from MasterCook *

EASY CHICKEN STIR FRY

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 bn Broccoli
1 Sweet red pepper
2 lg Green onions
3 Chicken breast halves
1/2 c Chicken stock
2 tb Soy sauce
1 tb Cornstarch
1 tb Oyster sauce
1 tb Dry sherry
1 t Sesame oil
1/4 ts Chili paste
2 tb Vegetable oil
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
1 tb Gingerroot -- minced
1/4 c Cashew nuts -- optional

Preparation time ò5 minutes.
Substitute 1/2 red and 1/2 yellow peppers for the
sweet pepper ingredient. Hot pepper sauce (dash) may
be used instead of chili paste Divide chicken stock
and vegetable oil in halves for seperate uses. 1. Cut
broccoli into florets; peel and cut stalks on diagonal
into 1/4-inch thick slices. cut pepper(s) into 1-inch
squares. Cut green onions in half lengthwise; cut on
diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Cut chicken into thin
strips. Set aside separately. 2. Whisk together 1/4
cup of the chicken stock, soy sauce, cornstarch,
oyster sauce, sherry, sesame oil and chili paste; set
aside. 3. Heat wok or deep skillet over high heat. Add
1 TB vegetable oil; heat for 30 seconds, swirling to
coat pan. Stir-fry half the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes
or until no longer pink inside; remove and set aside.
Repeat with remaining chicken, adding some of the
remaining oil if necessary. Add to reserved chicken.
4. Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry garlic and
ginger for 10 seconds or until fragrant. Add broccoli
and pepper(s); stir-fry for 1 minute. Add onions;
stir-fry for 30 seconds. Pour in remaining stock;
cover and steam; stirring once, for 2 minutes or until
broccoli is tender crisp. 5. Stir chicken back into
wok; push to side of pan. Pour soy mixture into centre
of wok; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until
thickened. Stir chicken mixture into sauce until
coated. Sprinkle with cashew nuts.



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