Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into roughly 1-inch chunks; 1 cup walnuts; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 4 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or white wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into roughly 1-inch chunks
1 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or white wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1
Put the oil in a deep skillet or wok, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat.
2
When it smokes, add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken browns a bit, 3 or 4 minutes.
3
Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon.
4
Add the walnuts, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
5
Add the scallions, then almost immediately the stock, wine, and soy sauce.
6
Cook for a moment, then return the chicken to the pan.
7
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute more, then stir in the sesame oil and serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into roughly 1-inch chunks, 1 cup walnuts, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts 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.

Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts

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