Canton Chicken And Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Canton Chicken And Snow Peas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 med -size dry mushrooms; 2 tsp Each soy sauce, cornstarch, dry sherry & water dash of white pepper; 1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in bite-siz pcs; 3 1/2 Tbsp. Salad oil; 1 sm Clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 c. Sliced bamboo shoots; 1/4 lb Snow peas, ends and strings removed; 1/2 c. Water; 1 Tbsp. Dry sherry; 2 Tbsp. Oyster sauce; 1/4 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 med -size dry mushrooms
2 tsp Each soy sauce, cornstarch, dry sherry & water dash of white pepper
1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in bite-siz pcs
3 1/2 Tbsp. Salad oil
1 sm Clove garlic, chopped
1/2 c. Sliced bamboo shoots
1/4 lb Snow peas, ends and strings removed
1/2 c. Water
1 Tbsp. Dry sherry
2 Tbsp. Oyster sauce
1/4 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch

1
Cover mushrooms with hot water, let stand for 30 min, then drain.
2
Cut off and throw away stems; squeeze mushrooms dry, thinly slice and set aside.
3
In a bowl, combine soy, cornstarch, sherry, water and pepper.
4
Add in chicken and toss to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 t of the oil and let stand for fifteen min to marinate.
5
Prepare cooking sauce - mix together wateaar, sherry, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch and set aside.
6
Place a wok or possibly wide frying pan over high heat.
7
When pan is warm, add in 2 Tablespoons of the oil.
8
When oil begins to heat, add in garlic and stir once.
9
Add in chicken and stir-fry till chicken is opaque (about 3 min).
10
Remove chicken from pan.
11
Add in remaining 1 Tablespoons oil to pan.
12
When oil is warm, add in mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
13
Stir-fry for one min, adding a few drops water if pan appears dry.
14
Add in snow peas and stir-fry for 1 1/2 min, adding a few drops more water if pan appearas dry.
15
Return chicken to pan.
16
Stir cooking sauce, add in to pan, and cook, stirrin guntil sauce bubbles and thickens.
17
Variations: Cashew or possibly Almond Chicken - first toast 1/2 c cashews or possibly blanched almonds in 1 Tablespoons salad oil over medium-low heat till golden brown; remove from pan and set aside.
18
Stir in nuts just before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 med -size dry mushrooms, 2 tsp Each soy sauce, cornstarch, dry sherry & water dash of white pepper, 1 1/2 lb Chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in bite-siz pcs, 3 1/2 Tbsp. Salad oil, and more.

Yes, Canton Chicken And Snow Peas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Canton Chicken And Snow Peas Recipe

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