Friday, November 18, 2011

Chicken Stir Fry

  • DOUBLE FOR LEFTOVERS!
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
  • 1 red pepper, julienned
  • 1 1/2 cup sliced celery (1/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 small onions, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup water

1 head lettuce, prepared
1 can mandarin oranges in wedges
1 can water chestnuts
1/2 cup nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts)

  1. Cut chicken into 1/2-in.cubes; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil; stir- frypepper, celery and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water. Return chicken to pan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Serve over lettuce, topped with mandarin oranges, water chestnuts and nuts as desired.

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