Soupy Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Soupy Chicken with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, dry white wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 egg white; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 -inch dice; 6 dried black or shiitake mushrooms; 3 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, dry white wine or dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 pound white mushrooms, quartered; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water; Freshly ground black or white pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, dry white wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 -inch dice
6 dried black or shiitake mushrooms
3 cups hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, dry white wine or dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 pound white mushrooms, quartered
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Freshly ground black or white pepper

1
In a medium bowl, combine the wine, cornstarch, egg white and salt.
2
Add the chicken and turn to coat thoroughly.
3
Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
4
In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with 1 cup of the hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes.
5
Discard the mushroom stems and quarter the caps; reserve the soaking liquid.
6
In another bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of hot water with the soy sauce, wine, sugar and salt.
7
Set a large wok over high heat.
8
Add the peanut oil and when it is very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until it turns opaque, about 30 seconds.
9
Transfer the chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon.
10
Add the garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 25 seconds, then add the fresh mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute.
11
Add the dried mushrooms, the green pepper and the chicken and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
12
Pour in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, stopping when you reach the grit at the bottom.
13
Add the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil, then add the sesame oil and the cornstarch mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
14
Transfer to a serving bowl, season with pepper and serve immediately.

209

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, dry white wine or dry sherry, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 egg white, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Soupy Chicken with Mushrooms falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Soupy Chicken with Mushrooms

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Variations & substitutions

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