Chinese Velvet Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Velvet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken, processed in food processor; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 egg whites; 2 cups peanut oil; 1 cup sugar snap pea; 1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushroom; 1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground chicken, processed in food processor
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 egg whites
2 cups peanut oil
1 cup sugar snap pea
1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushroom
1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Peel and grate ginger.
2
Finely mince garlic cloves.
3
Mix ground chicken with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken stock.
4
Lightly beat and gently fold in egg whites.
5
Thinly slice mushrooms.
6
Chop water chestnuts.
7
Heat peanut oil in wok to frying temperature of 375u00b0.
8
Drop chicken mixture by rounded spoonful 5 or 6 at a time.
9
You should taste test to be sure seasoning is to your liking.
10
Finish frying chicken.
11
Drain oil from wok.
12
Stir fry snap peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts.
13
Return chicken to wok.
14
Add chili paste & soy sauce.
15
Stir corn starch and chicken stock together.
16
Pour into wok and toss to coat meat & vegetables; allow to thicken.
17
Serve over white rice.
18
Ground chicken, chili paste, mushroom soy sauce and fresh shiitaki mushrooms can all be found in Asian markets.

1401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 1/2 lbs ground chicken, processed in food processor, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chinese Velvet 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 Velvet Chicken

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