La Choy Chinese Chicken With Water Chestnuts Recipe

Name: La Choy Chinese Chicken With Water Chestnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, skin removed; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon egg white, slightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 small tomatoes, quartered; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast, skin removed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon egg white, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 small tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

1
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In medium bowl, combine chicken, 1 Tbsp cornstarch, egg white, and salt. Stir to coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in small bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
3
Heat 2 Tbsp Peanut oil in wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink; remove and set aside.
4
Saute ginger and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add peapods and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
5
Add chicken and cornstarch mixture back into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
6
Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, skin removed, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon egg white, slightly beaten, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, La Choy Chinese Chicken With Water Chestnuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

La Choy Chinese Chicken With Water Chestnuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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