Chicken With Cucumbers Recipe

Name: Chicken With Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; cornstarch, as needed; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 slice gingerroot (small slice); 1 dash sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 English cucumber

Servings: persons

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 egg white, lightly beaten
cornstarch, as needed
2 tablespoons oil
1 slice gingerroot (small slice)
1 dash sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 English cucumber

1
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally in 1/4-inch slices.
2
Combine the soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper as a sauce.
3
Set aside.
4
Cut the chicken into thin diagonal slices at a 45 angle.
5
Dip the chicken slices into the egg, then into the cornstarch; rest slices on wax paper.
6
Heat the oil over medium-low heat.
7
Gently fry the chicken in single layer batches.
8
Remove and drain on paper towels or brown paper bag.
9
Add more oil if necessary.
10
Fry ginger until it gives off its aroma.
11
Add cucumber and stir-fry for a minute or two.
12
Add rice wine.
13
When most of the wine has evaporated, raise the heat to high, add the chicken and sauce.
14
Stir-fry quickly over high heat.
15
Remove from heat and sprinkle on a few drops of sesame oil.
16
Serve with steamed rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, as needed, 2 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Cucumbers 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.

Chicken With Cucumbers

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