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best ever chinese chicken

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
NEENA SHAW
@APPEALINGTOTASTE
OWENSBORO, KY

My daughter brought home friends from China. I wanted to make something for them to remind them of home. So, I tried this recipe. It was easy to assemble and make. Not only did the friends from China love it, but my family also loved it. I'll be making this again and again.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Serve this Chinese chicken over a fluffy bed of rice, and you'll have a delicious home-cooked meal that tastes just like takeout. It's filled with juicy, tender pieces of chicken breast, fresh veggies, and crunchy cashews for an assortment of textures. Savory, tangy, a little sweet, with just a kick of spice, the flavors in the sauce are balanced nicely. Simple and delicious.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For best ever chinese chicken

  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, sliced
  • 4
    white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 lb
    snow peas, cut in half
  • 1/2 c
    cashews
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 6 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    white wine
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil

How To Make best ever chinese chicken

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, and corn starch.
    1
    In a large bowl, combine the chicken with corn starch and soy sauce. Stir well and let sit at least 5 minutes.
  • Clean, cut, and prepare all ingredients.
    2
    Clean, cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including sauce mixture.
  • Stir-fry the chicken.
    3
    In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add the chicken and quickly stir-fry until done, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
    4
    Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry.
    5
    Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add snow peas and nuts; stir-fry.
    6
    Add snow peas and nuts. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Add ginger and cayenne.
  • Return chicken to the pan, add the sauce, and stir.
    7
    Return chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add sauce and stir.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
    8
    Cover the skillet and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken over wild rice.
    9
    Serve over boiled white rice.
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