Shredded Chicken With Tree Ears and Mushrooms

Name: Shredded Chicken With Tree Ears and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried tree ears (purchase at asian market); 4 dried Chinese mushrooms; 1 whole chicken breast (boneless and skinless); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 3 slices ginger, slivered; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 scallions, minced

Servings: persons

1
In separate bowls, soak tree ears and mushrooms in warm water until soft, about 15 minutes.
2
Drain tree ears, discard water, and rinse in cold water.
3
Coarsely chop.
4
Drain mushrooms, reserving 1/2 cup soaking water.
5
Remove and discard stems.
6
Cut caps into thin shreds.
7
Cut chicken into thin shreds.
8
In a medium bowl, toss chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, pepper, sherry, and ginger.
9
In a wok, heat oil over high heat until smoking.
10
Add chicken and stir fry until white, 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Add tree ears and mushrooms and stir fry 2 minutes.
12
Add reserved mushroom water, bring to a boil, and simmer 3 minutes.
13
Stir in scallion and serve.

163

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dried tree ears (purchase at asian market), 4 dried Chinese mushrooms, 1 whole chicken breast (boneless and skinless), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken With Tree Ears and Mushrooms 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!