Cantonese Chicken Dinner Recipe

Name: Cantonese Chicken Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fryer (about 3 lb.); 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium sliced onion; 1 c. chicken broth; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced; 1/2 lb. nappa or celery cabbage, sliced diagonally in 2-inch pieces; 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced thickly; 1 c. bean sprouts; 4 oz. bamboo shoots, drained; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/8 c. water; 1/8 c. toasted almonds; 2 oz. Chinese noodles (optional)

Servings: persons

1 fryer (about 3 lb.)
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium sliced onion
1 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced
1/2 lb. nappa or celery cabbage, sliced diagonally in 2-inch pieces
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced thickly
1 c. bean sprouts
4 oz. bamboo shoots, drained
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 c. water
1/8 c. toasted almonds
2 oz. Chinese noodles (optional)

1
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel.
2
Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole.
3
Working in batches, brown chicken until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towel.
4
Pour all but 2 tablespoons fat from casserole.
5
Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Return chicken to casserole. Add chicken broth, soy sauce and ginger root.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
9
Add cabbage and cook 5 minutes longer. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts and bamboo shoots.
10
Cook 5 minutes longer. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in casserole.
11
Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
12
Serve over Chinese noodles, if you wish.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fryer (about 3 lb.), 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium sliced onion, 1 c. chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Chicken Dinner 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.

Cantonese Chicken Dinner

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