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Chinese Style Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 7 oz package frozen pea pods
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large chicken breasts skinned and boned
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 scallions diagonally sliced 1/4 inch
- 2 stalks celery diagonally sliced 1/2 inch
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 10 oz can condensed chicken broth undiluted
- 1 4 oz can sliced mushrooms drained
- chow mein noodles (optional)
Instructions
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Place unopened package of pea pods in a large bowl of very hot water to thaw.
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In a medium sized bowl; mix the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and salt.
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Slice chicken into 1/2 inch slices.
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Place chicken in bowl with the cornstarch mixtures and toss lightly to coat pieces well.
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Pour oil into a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
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Add chicken pieces and cook 3 minutes until lightly browned, turning occasionally.
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Remove chicken with a slotted spoon.
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Add scallions, celery, garlic powder and ginger to pan and cook about 1 minute stirring occasionally.
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In a small bowl mix soy sauce, the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth.
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Pour remaining chicken broth into pan.
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Gradually add soy sauce mixture and stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture is thickened.
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Stir in mushrooms and pea pods and cook one minute.
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Stir in chicken and cook a few minutes until everything is hot and mixed.
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Add chow mein noodles if desired.
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Serve over hot steamed rice.
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You can add almonds or cashews for additional flavor.
