Stir-Fry Chicken with Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Stir-Fry Chicken with Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound snow peas; 2 whole chicken breasts, boned but with skin left on; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 8 to 10 large dried black mushrooms; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; Salt to taste; 1 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 pound snow peas
2 whole chicken breasts, boned but with skin left on
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons dry sherry
8 to 10 large dried black mushrooms
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt to taste
1 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons water

1
Pinch off the stem ends of the snow peas and, if necessary, string them.
2
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and put them in a bowl.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of the sherry and stir to coat the pieces.
4
Place the mushrooms in a bowl and add boiling water to cover.
5
Let stand 20 minutes, then drain and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
6
Cut off and discard the stems.
7
Combine the soy sauces, sugar, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons sherry and stir to blend.
8
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
9
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet until it is hot and almost smoking.
10
Add the chicken and cook over high heat, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon but leave the oil in the pan.
12
Add the mushrooms and the snow peas to the hot oil and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
13
Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon.
14
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok.
15
Return to the heat and stir in the soy sauce mixture.
16
Stir about 5 seconds and add the chicken and water and turn the heat to high.
17
Add the snow peas and mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
18
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound snow peas, 2 whole chicken breasts, boned but with skin left on, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fry Chicken with Snow Peas 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-Fry Chicken with Snow Peas

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