Chinese Chicken with Walnuts Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless); 2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) water; 1/4 tsp (1 ml). salt; 3 tsp (15 ml) peanut oil; 2 medium green peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry; 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) crushed red pepper; 4 green onions, diagonally sliced into 1-inch lengths; 1/3 cup (80 ml) walnut halves

Servings: persons

6 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless)
2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) water
1/4 tsp (1 ml). salt
3 tsp (15 ml) peanut oil
2 medium green peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch
2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp (2 ml) crushed red pepper
4 green onions, diagonally sliced into 1-inch lengths
1/3 cup (80 ml) walnut halves

1
Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
2
Mix the soy sauce and water, then blend into the cornstarch.
3
Stir in the sherry, sugar, ginger, red pepper, and salt.
4
Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add 2 tsp (10 ml) of peanut oil.
5
Stir-fry the green peppers and onions for 2 minutes and remove.
6
Add the walnuts and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown; remove.
7
Add the rest of the oil and stir-fry half of the chicken for 2 minutes.
8
Return all the chicken to the wok and stir in the soy mixture.
9
Cook and stir until bubbly.
10
Stir in the vegetables and walnuts, cover and cook for 1 minute.

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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: 6 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless), 2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) water, 1/4 tsp (1 ml). salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken with Walnuts 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.

Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

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