Chinese Treasure Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Treasure Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can Lychees; 1/4 c. oil; 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced candy ginger; 3 preserved kumquats, sliced; 6 green maraschino cherries, halved; 6 red maraschino cherries, halved

Servings: persons

2 lb. chicken breasts
1 egg white
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can Lychees
1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. minced candy ginger
3 preserved kumquats, sliced
6 green maraschino cherries, halved
6 red maraschino cherries, halved

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Remove skin and bones from chicken, cut meat into 1-inch pieces.
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Combine chicken pieces with egg white and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
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In
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a
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bowl,
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mix
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remaining tablespoon cornstarch with the
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soy
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sauce,
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vinegar,
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sugar and 6 tablespoons of the lychee syrup.
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Drain lychees and discard remaining syrup.
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Heat oil in wok or skillet.
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Add chicken and cook on high heat for 3 minutes.
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Add
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candy, ginger and soy sauce mixture and lychees. Cook,
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stirring
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constantly
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until
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sauce
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thickens.
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Stir
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in kumquats and cherries.

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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: 2 lb. chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1/4 c. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chinese Treasure Chicken 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 Treasure Chicken

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