Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound chicken breasts, cut into julienne strips; 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 scallion, diced; 2 water chestnuts, sliced; 1/2 sweet red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips; 1/2 green pepper, cut into julienne strips; 1/2 c. pea pods (optional); 1/2 c. dry cloud ears or possibly 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 tbsp. rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon sweet soy sauce; Black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 or possibly 3 tbsp. water; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. chicken stock; 2-3 c. cooked white or possibly brown rice for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound chicken breasts, cut into julienne strips
3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 scallion, diced
2 water chestnuts, sliced
1/2 sweet red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/2 green pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/2 c. pea pods (optional)
1/2 c. dry cloud ears or possibly 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tbsp. rice wine
1/2 teaspoon sweet soy sauce
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 or possibly 3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chicken stock
2-3 c. cooked white or possibly brown rice for serving

1
Soak cloud ears in hot water for 20 min or possibly till soft.
2
In a medium saucepan blanch chicken breast, red pepper and green pepper in boiling water for a few seconds.
3
(If using fresh mushrooms, blanch mushrooms also.)
4
Heat wok or possibly other heavy skillet till warm.
5
Add in 2 Tbsp.
6
vegetable oil and garlic to wok and stir fry for a few seconds.
7
Add in chicken and stir fry till well coated with garlic.
8
Add in peppers, optional vegetables, water chestnuts, cloud ears, vinegar, wine, sugar, soy, pepper and sesame oil.
9
Stir fry together.
10
Add in chicken stock.
11
Cover wok till stock comes to a boil and chicken is cooked.
12
Remove cover.
13
Add in scallions and stir.
14
Add in cornstarch mix slowly, stirring constantly till it thickens to a gravy consistency.
15
Remove to a hot serving platter and serve with white or possibly brown rice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound chicken breasts, cut into julienne strips, 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 scallion, diced, 2 water chestnuts, sliced, 1/2 sweet red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken In Garlic Sauce Recipe 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!